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Canine ehrlichiosis (pronounced ‘err-lick-ee-oh-sis’) is a disease that affects dogs and is caused by a tick-borne bacteria called Ehrlichia canis. The brown dog tick which is present across central and northern Australia, is the main carrier of this disease. Dogs can get the disease if they are…
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Be alert for signs in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlifeAn outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4.b would likely be detected first in wild birds, wild mammals, domestic poultry or commercial poultry. Include H5 bird flu in your differential diagnosis…
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All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, it is important to check Australia’s biosecurity requirements before you pack.Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas cannot be brought into Australia because they may be carrying serious pests and diseases…
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This information will assist importers when planning to temporarily import goods for an event.The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) allows certain goods to be brought into Australia on a temporary basis for a period of up to 12 months without the payment of duty or taxes. These goods…
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The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is responsible for leading the development of national policy on agricultural and veterinary chemicals (agvet chemicals).
Agvet chemicals include a range of products primarily developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals.…
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17 April 2023
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the strawberry industry that applications for the export of strawberries to Thailand are now open for the 2023 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Strawberry properties in Tasmania and Western Australia (excluding…
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1 August 2023
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the mainland apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms, packhouses and registration of treatment facilities to export apples and pears to Thailand for the 2024 season.
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01 November 2022
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2023 season.
Summary of key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or blocks to…
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07 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses and registration of treatment facilities are now open to export strawberries to Thailand for the 2024 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open…
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