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Classical swine fever affects only pigs. Infected pigs may appear:
drowsy and depressed
constipated (usually), but vomiting and diarrhoea can also occur
to have gummy eyelids and red or purple blotching on the ears, snout, limbs and body
to have respiratory distress and…
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February 2023
Strong global prices led to a record $4.5 billion in sheepmeat exports in 2021–22. The long-term global outlook for sheepmeat is strong, supported by growing global demand and a continued move towards high-value lamb products.
Record Australian sheepmeat exports in 2021–22…
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17 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
New biofouling management requirements for…
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Joint Communiqué12 August 2014, Canberra, Australia The Australian and New Zealand Consultative Group on Biosecurity Cooperation (CGBC) was established in 1999 by the then Australian and New Zealand Ministers responsible for agriculture, under the terms of the Australia–New Zealand Closer…
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You can help prevent the introduction of exotic pests and diseases into Australia by making sure you do not plant food products that are intended for eating. When buying fresh, dried or preserved foods (including spices and seeds) from your local supermarket, general store or fruit and…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed by the Department of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 20 July 2022, cold fronts brought moderate rainfall to parts of southern Australia. Meanwhile, high-pressure systems dominated much of the country bringing clear, dry conditions.
Predominantly dry…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 15 June 2022, low-pressure systems and associated cold fronts brought rainfall to western and southern parts of the country, while high-pressure systems were the dominant climate feature across…
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Land cover is the observed biophysical cover on the Earth's surface. This includes native vegetation, soils, exposed rocks and water bodies as well as anthropogenic elements such as plantations, crops and built environments. The capacity to measure and report change and trend in land and ground…
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