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Exporters must meet our minimum animal health and welfare conditions to export livestock. These are outlined in the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL). ASEL applies to cattle, sheep, goats, buffalo, deer, and camelids (including alpaca).We enforce ASEL under our regulatory…
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Cattle exported to China in January 2024July 2025DownloadReport 243: Independent Observer summary report on MV Ocean Swagman in January 2024 (PDF 365 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Voyage summaryLivestock: 7,244 cattleVessel: MV Ocean…
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To manage biosecurity risks, strict conditions apply to importing dogs (and other pets) into Australia.
These rules are based on science and are design to keep everyone safe—you, your dog, and the Australian people, animals and environment.
If you’re planning to bring your dog to…
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28 May 2021
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export Hass avocados to Japan for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for farms and packhouses…
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OverviewThe Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is an initiative of the Australian beef industry to set out the key indicators of its sustainability performance.The ABSF uses evidence-based metrics to empower industry, and demonstrate its values and accountability to customers,…
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OverviewComposting: is an alternative to deep burial as a biosecure and environmentally sound method of disposal. Further evaluation of this method is required to ensure it is practical and operational in a large animal disease response.Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis has the potential to be used as another…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We continue to actively monitor and assess the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This includes any potential implications for animals.How COVID-19 spreadsThe current spread of the COVID-19 virus is due to transmission…
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We are working to keep our agriculture industries strong and safeguard our environment and heritage during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We know the importance of our agriculture sectors. Feeding our nation is an essential service. We want to ensure high-quality produce can reach domestic and overseas…
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The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES today.The value of agricultural production in 2025-26 is tipped to be the…
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Some foods classified as risk food to Australia, can be imported with a recognised foreign government certificate. The certificate is negotiated under a voluntary government certification arrangement.
Foreign governments can apply for a government certification arrangement..
Food…
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