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IntroductionThe varroa mite (Varroa destructor Korean haplotype) is a destructive pest of the European honey bee that spread worldwide during the late 20th century, killing unprotected beehives. Globally…
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Draft Non-Regulated Analysis of Existing Policy[expand all]Why is this non-regulated analysis of existing policy being undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture (the department) helps…
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We initiated the prawn imports review following an outbreak of white spot disease in 2016–17.
We have:
assessed the biosecurity risks of importing non-viable, farm-sourced, frozen, uncooked whole prawns intended for human consumption
developed proposed measures to manage the identified risks…
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Quick facts:
Dogs can become sick with ehrlichiosis disease by being bitten by an infected brown dog tick.
Brown dog ticks are found across the centre and through the northern parts of Australia.
Dogs need to be on a tick control program to prevent the disease, particularly if they live, work…
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Date of Issue: 18 April 2016
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Export Establishments, MLA, AMIC, DA, Egg corp, Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and Meat inspection…
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This working paper has since been published as a journal article. Please now refer to:
Hughes, N., M. Lu, W. Soh, K. Lawson (2022) Modelling the effects of climate change on the profitability of Australian farms, Climatic Change
ABARES Working Paper
Published 29…
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3 March 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents under a standard permit, including those who currently hold a standard permit to import microbes or related material.What has changed?In March 2024, the…
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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Animal Health Committee (AHC), March 2020
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2016This fact sheet explains the group pest risk analysis approach and details the key points in the group pest risk analysis for thrips…
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