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Canine ehrlichiosis is a severe and sometimes fatal disease of dogs, caused by infection with the bacterium Ehrlichia canis. The bacterium is carried by ticks. In Australia, infection occurs when dogs are bitten by an infected brown dog tick. E.canis occurs worldwide, particularly in tropical…
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Quick facts:
Dogs can become sick with ehrlichiosis disease by being bitten by an infected brown dog tick.
Brown dog ticks are found across the centre and through the northern parts of Australia.
Dogs need to be on a tick control program to prevent the disease, particularly if they live, work…
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The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has created this guideline to assist those wishing to export non-prescribed goods.
This guideline sets out what constitutes a non-prescribed good and how to determine if a particular product is a prescribed or non-…
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6 November 2024AttentionRegistered wool and feather exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwardersCentral and Regional offices of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)PurposeTo notify stakeholders that the Next Export Documentation (NEXDOC) system will replace…
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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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Hundreds of social and economic impacts of forestry could potentially be monitored over time, including the impacts of the forest industry on human wellbeing, employment, local and regional…
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Date of issue: 24 March 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – AHBIC, AFGC
Licensed exporter
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This Market Access Advice provides information on the recent decision…
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Date of issue: 24 March 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2020-02
Attention:
Industry bodies – Seafood
Export seafood establishments
Licensed exporters
State regulatory authorities
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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Spotted wing drosophila larvae in a strawberry.Credit: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spotted wing drosophilaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny fly (2–3 mm) that attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit and reduces crop yield and quality through direct…
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Notice issued: 21 June 2024From 1 July 2024, the levy and charge on sweet potatoes produced in Australia and sold or exported will change.The new levy and charge rate for sweet potatoes will be 0.5 per cent of the sale price or free on-board value. This change reduces the existing marketing…
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