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Questions and answers on Stone fruit from California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington in the USA

​19 July 2010 Why is this import risk analysis (IRA) being undertaken? Australia is responding to the USA's market access request for fresh stone fruit, dating from 1994. This is part of an agreement between Australia and the USA to consider each country's requests for agricultural exports.…
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New identity check process for cats and dogs from the United Kingdom travelling to Australia

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to implement the identity verification process for cats and dogs planning to be imported to Australia from the UK (including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).From 4 November 2024,…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2019–20

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, March 2021 The datasets below outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2019-20 financial year, under the National Residue Survey. Tables in each document give details of the: chemicals that were screened analytical…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2016–17

​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2017 The animal residue testing datasets 2016-17 outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2016-17 financial year, under the National…
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Stakeholder comments on Draft policy review of the bluetongue virus risks associated with the importation of cattle, sheep, goat and deer semen and embryos from the European Union and cattle semen and embryos from Switzerland and Norway, May 2010

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry received three submissions from stakeholders on the draft policy review of the biosecurity risks for bluetongue virus (BTV) associated with the…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2022–23

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry The datasets below outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2022-23 financial year, under the National Residue Survey. Tables in each document give details of the: chemicals that were screened analytical findings from the…
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European Union (EU) animal welfare requirements

​ ​The purpose of this document is to remind establishments of their obligations under EC regulation 1099/2009. Establishments are reminded that the information contained in this fact sheet is captured and published in the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor). Please note that this…
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Ehrlichiosis: additional veterinary guidelines for managing CME in Australia

Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME), commonly known simply as ehrlichiosis, is a tick-borne disease of dogs caused by infection with the bacterium Ehrlichia canis. In Australia, dogs can be infected with E.canis within hours after being bitten by an infected brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus linnaei;…
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Market access improvements: A case study of stone fruit exports to China

Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather Source: DAFF photo library Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China. Introduction The value…
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Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 2: Dog and Human Behaviour

Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 3 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Harry Smithard Harry was one of the first detector dog handlers along with Rachel from our previous episode. In this podcast Harry outlines the initial challenges of the detector dog program…
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