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An elite stable of dedicated Post Entry Quarantine officers is ensuring some of the world’s most valuable shuttle stallions are happy, healthy – and won’t pose a biosecurity risk while on stud duties in Australia.
The 55 horses – hailing from Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada, and worth a combined…
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Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for its inquiry into the Adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Cameron Van-Lane
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Cotton and wool prices forecast to fall in 2022–23 as the global economic outlook worsens.
Above average rainfall may stymie Australian cotton planting but support increased wool production volumes.
Delays in harvesting…
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Tim Kane
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Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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How to export non-prescribed goods
To export non-prescribed goods, you may need to have specific approvals in place before you export a consignment.
See the key steps, glossary, and links to relevant information. These will help you understand the requirements for becoming an exporter of non-…
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Date of issue: 20 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-06
Related MAAs: 2021-30, 2021-33, 2021-42, 2021-53, 2021-47, 2021-49, 2022-01
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council – Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee…
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To successfully export to Australia, you need to understand why biosecurity maters and what you need to do to meet our biosecurity requirements.
Each year around 2.5 million shipping containers arrive in Australia from all over the world. This puts not only our country but the countries we trade…
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Authors: John Walsh, Rhys Downham, Jordan Rose and Mihir Gupta
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Source: ABARES
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The purpose of this report is to provide forecasts for…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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