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Environmental pest not found in Australia.About zebra musselZebra mussel is a small freshwater mussel that has spread from its native range in eastern Europe to North America and parts of western Europe. The pest can spread in large numbers in freshwater lakes and ecosystems.Once established in a…
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16 June 2023The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) (members only) met virtually on 16 June 2023. Discussions led to a range of good outcomes.Several matters were endorsed for consideration by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) includingThe National Feral Deer Action Plan (NFDAP)next…
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The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is leading a 5-year (2023/24 to 2027/28) National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI) worth around $50 million. This initiative aims to support Australia's grain industry to manage the threat of high priority grains pests by…
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The Animal Health Committee maintains the policy and procedure for the development and evaluation of new laboratory tests for animal health laboratories in Australia.
Procedure to develop and evaluate new veterinary laboratory tests
1. Background
The Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory…
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This list is referenced in sections 13, 42, and 55 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).The Goods Determination requires that goods included in certain classes of goods, and that are the subject of an import declaration, must not be…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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OverviewAustralia’s Animal Sector Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Plan 2023 to 2028 (the action plan) aligns with the 7 objectives of Australia’s National AMR Strategy – 2020 and Beyond. It also lines up with the priority activities of the One Health Master Action Plan for Australia’s…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.Veterinarians play a critical role in early…
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17 March 2008
Commencement of an Import Risk Analysis for Apple Fruit from the USA
This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an Import Risk Analysis (IRA) under the regulated IRA process to consider a proposal to import fresh apple fruit from the USA grown in the…
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Commonwealth, state and territory fishery ministers met virtually today, for the second time in 2024.Ministers acknowledged the importance of the fishing and seafood sector to both the economy and the Australian community. Ministers recognised the progress of the Futures of Seafood project, led by…
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