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Dogs and cats from approved countries

We have completed our review of biosecurity import requirements for dogs and cats and their semen from approved countries.Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse…
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Psittacine birds (household pets and aviary)

We have completed the draft report for the Import risk review for psittacine birds from all countries.Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop…
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Ug99 wheat stem rust

PLANT PEST Ug99 is the name given to a type of fungal infection that is deadly to grains and would see our grain rejected by overseas markets.Sabine Werres BBA, Braunschweig, Germany, PaDIL Ug99 wheat stem rustExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal pest causing wheat stem rust that could cause…
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Spotted wing drosophila

PLANT PEST Spotted wing drosophila larvae in a strawberry.Credit: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org Spotted wing drosophilaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny fly (2–3 mm) that attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit and reduces crop yield and quality through direct…
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Mites of bees

PLANT PEST A varroa mite on the back of a honey bee.Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Mites of bees (Apis spp.) Exotic to Australia, with varroa mite (Varroa destructor) present in parts of Australia and are under management in…
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Phytoplasmas 16Srl group

PLANT PEST Symptoms are malformations in plants, in this case an onion flower,with aster yellows (left) and normal flower yet to open (right).Credit: Lindsey du Toit, Washington State University,Bugwood.org Phytoplasmas 16Srl group (aster yellows group)Exotic…
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Potato cyst nematode (exotic strains)

PLANT PEST Potato cyst nematode produces characteristic cysts on plant roots. This is a close up of cysts that measure only 0.5 mm across.Gordon Berg, DPI Victoria, PaDIL. Potato cyst nematode (exotic strains)Exotic to Australia (white potato cyst nematode), or under management (golden potato…
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Sudden oak death (airborne Phytophthora spp.)

PLANT PEST Leaf blight and shoot dieback on rhododendron caused by sudden oak death.Credit: Sabine Werres BBA, Braunschweig, Germany, PaDIL Sudden oak death (airborne Phytophthora spp.)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A disease caused by airborne species of the fungus-like organism Phytophthora that…
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Tobamoviruses (exotic strains)

PLANT PEST A key symptom of tobamoviruses is mottling of leaves and fruit, here in cucumber.Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org Tobamoviruses (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: One key virus, cucumber green mottle mosaic…
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National Residue Survey 2022–23 Chicken

DownloadNRS 2022-23 Industry brochure: Chicken (PDF 574 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2022–23, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 100% for chicken samples.Australian chicken producers continue to…
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