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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Issue Date: 22 December 2017Contact Officers:Mac Tawadros
Veterinary officer
Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare unit
02 8334 7568Category: Reinforcement of existing requirement…
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11 December 2023
We have released the final report on the review of the risk of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled and frozen) skeletal muscle meat derived from bovines. All comments on the draft report for this policy review have been considered in the finalisation process. The final report…
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Date of issue: 12 September 2019
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2019-03
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Egg Corporation Limited
Export registered egg processing establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture—Central and Regional offices…
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CSIROAnimals have been used in research for millennia – some of the first recorded experiments on animals date back to the 4th century BCE. Use of animals for the development and testing of medical products like medicines, vaccines and diagnostic procedures has been critically important to the…
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16 March 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is relevant to importers of bovine material from Singapore, including bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory purposes and dairy products for human consumption.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (the…
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4 March 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is relevant to importers of bovine material from Indonesia, including bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory purposes and dairy products for human consumption.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (the…
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Australia has concluded FTAs with 18 countries, or groups of countries. These FTAs and the entry-into-force date are:Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) - 31 May 2023Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) – 29 December 2022Regional Comprehensive Economic…
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OverviewProvides confidence that there are no pests on the registered site when the commodity is vulnerable to infestation.Examples of a registered “site” include an entire farm, orchard blocks or greenhouses within a farm, packhouses and storage facilities. This measure incorporates Pest Free…
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Update: 29 MarchPrecautionary testing undertaken by the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has returned negative results for Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease, confirming that there is no evidence of an exotic disease.Australia’s Animal Health Status remains unchanged.Update: 28…
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