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OverviewThis project repeated an AMR survey in the Australian pig industry. The survey has provided data to compare to previous surveys for monitoring and quality assurance purposes.Project Lead: Australian PorkProject Contact: raymond.chia@australianpork.com.auProject Status: CompleteObjective…
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By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp
At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia.
Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries AgencyThe Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) was established in 1979 under an international treaty, the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention. The…
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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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For cattle exporter, see cattle exporter charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to cattle exported from Australia (other than cattle that were dairy cattle before their export), where:there is no transfer of ownership before export, orthe cattle were purchased by the exporter,…
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For sheep and lambs exporter, see sheep and lambs exporter charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to sheep or lambs exported from Australia, where:there is no transfer of ownership before export, orthe sheep or lambs were purchased by the exporter, and the period starting on…
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The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organisation for promoting the sustainable management, restoration and conservation of tropical forests and trade in tropical forest resources including improved market intelligence. It began operations in 1987 and its…
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Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major threat to the sustainable management and conservation of world fisheries. IUU fishing seriously undermines legal fishing operations and…
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PLANT PEST
Dutch elm disease causes leaf wilting in elm trees, which arecommonly planted in Australian cities and gardens. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org
Dutch elm diseaseExotic to AustraliaFeatures: One of the most devastating plant diseases in the world that…
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What are fruit flies?
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Fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive horticultural pests and pose a risk to most commercial fruit and vegetable crops. Globally, some fruit fly species attack up to 300 species of fruit and above ground vegetables.
Fruit flies are found all…
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