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Jackson Conaty, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney; Jarrad Sanderson and Sally Thomson, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a vector borne viral disease of cattle that causes relatively low mortality however morbidity…
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Non-prescribed goods are not regulated by Australian export laws. Exporters must meet the requirements of the importing country.
New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting non-prescribed goods.
Types of goods
You need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export…
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26 June 2023
We invite you to comment on the draft review by 26 July 2023.
The draft review is available on the Have Your Say website where comments can also be submitted.
We have reviewed Australia’s current entry requirements for lumpy skin disease (LSD) in fresh beef and beef products in…
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17 December 2015PurposeTo advise industry and Authorised Officers of updates to the Inspection of Forest Products Work Instruction (FOP3001, 3002 and 3003). Background Following industry’s request, the…
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There are 300,000 doses of a vaccine against the serious cattle virus that causes lumpy skin disease (LSD) that have been secured in an agreement that will help Australia prepare for potential future outbreaks.
LSD, which also affects buffalo, has been reported in Indonesia but Australia remains…
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Chrysomya bezziana
What to look for
Check any animals, birds or humans for wounds and for signs of maggots deep within the wound. Wounds that can become infested include husbandry wounds (for example ear-tagging, castration and dehorning) and relatively minor skin wounds (such as tick bites).…
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What is salacca fruit?Salacca is a tropical fruit that grows from a very spiny, short stemmed palm. The fruit grow in bunches at the base of the plant. The individual fruits are the same size and shape…
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Lumpy skin disease in cattle overseas
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle and buffalo that causes relatively low mortality, however the disease can result in animal welfare issues and significant production losses.
Infection typically…
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Livestock producers across Australia must be alert for signs of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in their animals. LSD is a nationally notifiable disease and you MUST report any suspected signs immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. Save this hotline number in…
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