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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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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 2 March 2022, low-pressure troughs have continued to bring heavy rainfall to eastern parts of the country. The rainfall has resulted in significant flooding to parts of northern New South Wales and south-…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateFor the week ending 1 December 2021, low-pressure troughs stretching across northern and eastern Australia resulted in significant rainfall, especially in the eastern states. However, blocking high pressure systems to the south of…
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The information provided on this page is to assist industry stakeholders prior to the importation of goods during the BMSB risk season.Are my goods subject to the seasonal measures?Check if your goods need to comply with the seasonal measuresWill the goods be shipped between 1 September and 30…
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Locusts as Pests
The three main pest species of locusts in Australia are the Australian plague locust (Chortoicetes terminifera), the spur-throated locust (Austracris guttulosa) and the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria).
Locusts can cause widespread and severe damage to…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 30 August 2023, fronts and troughs brought isolated showers to south-eastern parts of the country. A high-pressure system kept the remainder of the country dry and clear.
Across cropping regions, rainfall…
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Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including imported food stakeholders, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agentsWhat has changed?The department has completed its comprehensive review of…
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Rabies risk review changes to import conditionsIs the department implementing transitional conditions for those who applied for an import permit prior to 1 March 2023?The department will honour the former 24-month RNATT validity period for all applications submitted and with ‘Accepted’ status…
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Summary
On 12 March 2019 North Australian Cattle Company Pty Ltd (NACC) exported 1,845 slaughter cattle to Vietnam from Townsville. The journey was completed in 11 days and completed discharge in Vietnam on 25 March 2019.
A mortality rate of 2.87 per cent (53 head) was…
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This is a step-by-step guide on how to export companion animals and other live animals.
We provide specific information on exporting horses and livestock elsewhere. Our definition of livestock includes cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, deer and camelid species.
Follow this guide to export:
dogs…
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