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We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.
Risk analysis:When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop…
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Sea containers and breakbulk cargo from countries and ports identified as having high levels of contamination, or high-risk pests, are considered to be high-risk pathways.We refer to these as Country Action List (CAL) locations.Sea containers and break-bulk cargo that originate or arrive from these…
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Dr Mark Schipp, Australia’s Chief Veterinarian Officer explains the symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and how it’s transmitted.
It is critical that all livestock owners here in Australia know what FMD looks like, and that they check their animals regularly.
If you suspect any signs of FMD…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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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 highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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Important—you can lodge your grain legumes return online.Please be aware that you will need to include levy payer information as part of your grain legumes return. Information about the type of information you will need to provide is available below under the heading ‘What must be included in my…
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What to look for:
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) only affects pigs. Infected pigs may show signs of breathing and respiratory distress, anorexia, fever and depression. Some may have highly prominent blue ears. Infertility, abortion or birth of weak piglets can also be…
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8 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the…
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18 December 2023Who does this notice affect?All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.What has changed?The department acknowledges that clients are currently experiencing delays in…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 7
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Sarah Tibbetts
Sarah first worked as a kennel hand, assisting the biosecurity detector dog program. She has since joined the department, has progressed her career and is now a technical supervisor…
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