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26 April 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of amended health certification requirements for cattle, sheep and goat semen and embryos from the European Union, and cattle semen and…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2018The factsheet provides an overview of the group pest risk analysis for mealybugs, and the viruses they transmit, for a 60 day public…
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Dr Richard Bradhurst
Dr Richard Bradhurst has received the 2022 Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation.
Dr Bradhurst has significantly contributed to Australian biosecurity for the past decade by developing the Australian Animal Disease Spread Model (AADIS). AADIS is a leading-edge…
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ABARES has provided forecasting services for agriculture since 1948. With production decisions often made before prices are known, forecasts help farmers manage risk. Consumers benefit through the availability of high quality and reasonably priced food. Providing information on expected prices also…
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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of plants throughout Australia.
The Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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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.See more on reporting suspected bird fluHelp…
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3rd July 2001
Office of the Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Att: Colin J Grant
Dear Colin,
I am extremely concerned about the recent announcement of the…
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Peste des Petits RuminantsThe situation in South AsiaSince Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) was reported in the Middle East in 1980s, there has been growing concern over the spread into Central and…
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Forestry measuresThe Australian Government’s A Better Future for our Regions and A Future Grown in Australia policies, establish the government’s commitment to Australia’s forest industries. They aim to strengthen, support and continue a sustainable forestry sector now and into the future.The…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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