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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 9 October 2024, several cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to scattered areas northern, western and eastern Australia, with other areas largely dry.Across cropping regions, some rainfall was…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle,…
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Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are tiny red-brown external parasites of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and are about the size of a sesame seed. Until recently both species were exotic to Australia, however in June 2022 Varroa destructor was detected in a sentinel…
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20 May 2019 Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers…
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Livestock producers across Australia must be alert for signs of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in their animals. LSD is a nationally notifiable disease and you MUST report any suspected signs immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. Save this hotline number in…
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Grants to realise big ideas for agriculture from young rural innovatorsCongratulations to our 2022 Science Award winners!Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Kerr from the Queensland University of Technology who was awarded the ultimate honour of the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia’s…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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When assessing your application for an approved arrangement, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry considers:the nature of the goods that will be managed under the approved arrangementany biosecurity risks posed by those goodsif you are a fit and proper person to carry out…
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Cats and dogs must undergo a quarantine period in Australia. We provide this service at the Post-Entry Quarantine Facility in Mickleham near Melbourne, Australia.Our facility provides high quality care for your cat or dog during quarantine.Read more about quarantine and fees.Read more about…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluYou can…
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