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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is using innovative methods to tackle a hidden underground risk at Brisbane International Airport – a potential exotic mosquito breeding site.The department’s Vector Monitoring Program (VMP) is trialling new Hamer traps over an underground drain…
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In August during National Science Week the first ever Government Scientists Group STEM Expo was held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra. The Expo showcased STEM careers and activities in government agencies. Over 1500 people attended in person and over 600 people watched the event’s…
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The 2024 “Caring for Country Music Competition” has received 20 entries from Northern Territory musicians, with a focus on connecting people with biosecurity messaging in a fun, interactive and engaging way.Residents of the Northern Territory were invited to enter the competition under the…
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ABARES has expanded the Farmland Price Indicator to include a new series of experimental estimates by farmland type.Users can now access and download specific information for beef, dairy, cropping, forestry, orchard and even hobby farmland type via the ABARES Farmland Price Indicator dashboard.…
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As part of the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is investigating the feasibility of the carp virus Cyprinid herpesvirus 3, for use as a biological control agent to control common carp populations in Australian waterways.The Environmental Biosecurity Office (EBO) has finalised…
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We recently concluded the Hitchhiker Pest Awareness campaign: I’m in the business of biosecurity. Its goal was to raise awareness to help protect Australia’s agriculture, economy, and way of life from invasive pests that can enter our country via shipping containers and imported goods.With climate…
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Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreaks can seriously threaten Australia’s agriculture, export industries, and wildlife. A quick and informed response is crucial, and while government and industry follow well-practiced processes to respond to EADs, local veterinarians also play a vital role. Their…
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Anatid herpesvirus-1Duck viral enteritis (DVE), also known as duck plague, is one of Australia’s higher-risk exotic environmental diseases.DVE is a contagious and often fatal infection that occurs in wild and domestic ducks, geese, swans and other waterfowl of the Anatidae family. It is not found…
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Australian plague locusts are an endemic pest that threatens our agricultural industry, devastating crops, and causing losses of up to $30 million.By harnessing cutting edge science, experts can forecast locust outbreaks with greater accuracy, helping mitigate economic impacts.The Australian Plague…
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