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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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The Panel confirmed the view, expressed at its March 1997 meeting, that in relation to identifying Australian thematic contexts and themes of outstanding universal value for the historic environment, a…
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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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We regulate the export of live animals and animal reproductive material from Australia.
Types of animals exported
Animals that can be exported from Australia include:
livestock
horses
companion and assistant animals
birds
laboratory animals
zoo and exotic animals.
Our definition of…
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DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeAWHN OIE Report 2004 PDF 9160 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit
web accessibility.Online versionWorld Organisation for Animal…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2017The
Biosecurity Compliance Plan 2016-17 outlines the department’s plan for managing biosecurity risks at the border in 2016-17.…
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Date of issue: 5 February 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-03
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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Canola crops in full spring flower, near Cootamundra NSW Australia - Australia produces much more food than it consumes, exporting about 70% of agricultural production.
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken Australia and the world by surprise. Coming after severe drought conditions in…
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Authors: Rhys Downham, John Walsh, Mihir Gupta, David Galeano and Simon HonePublication date: 11 June 2024A related research product is Community vulnerability and adaptive capacity in the Murray–Darling Basin report – a focus on irrigation in agriculture.SummaryABARES has been asked by the…
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When levies applyLevy applies to goat transactions in the following 4 scenarios.1. Transfer of ownershipLevy applies to each transfer of ownership of goats from one person to another, where the goats are in Australia when transfer of ownership occurs.2. Delivery and slaughter at an…
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