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OverviewHygiene measures reduce pest populations by controlling or removing sources of infestation risk.Examples of hygiene practices include removing and destroying fallen fruit, managing alternative hosts within a registered site, and removing infected leaves or branches.Evaluating the efficacy…
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Pest profile: White-nose syndrome

Pseudogymnoascus destructansWhite-nose syndrome (WNS) is one of Australia’s higher-risk exotic environmental diseases. WNS is a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, leading to high mortality.First recorded in New York bats in 2006, the disease has since spread across the United States and…
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Carp Biological Control Program showcased at River Reflections Conference 2025

Staff from the Carp Biological Control Program (CBCP) recently attended the River Reflections Conference 2025, held from 29–30 July in Murray Bridge, South Australia.River Reflections provides a vital platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and collaborative approaches to address the…
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MAA 2022-07: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-07 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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2022-05: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains.

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-05 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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2022-01: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains.

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-01 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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Exotic invasive species with environmental impacts

Authors: Jessica Evans, Alexander Brazenor, Bertie Hennecke and Sandra Parsons Overview This report provides details of the method used to develop a database of exotic invasive species that have the potential to have environmental impacts in Australia. The report also provides an overview of…
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Australia leads new collaborating centre in fight against health risks in wildlife

In a significant step up in regional One Health and disease prevention capabilities, Wildlife Health Australia has achieved official designation from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a Collaborating Centre for Wildlife Health Risk Management. This new international wildlife…
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Australia’s world-class forestry industry on display at 30th UN FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

The Australian Government hosted a successful 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC).More than 150 delegates from the Asia-Pacific region came together in Sydney on 2-6 October to discuss forestry priorities across the region. The…
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Building Pacific partnerships for animal health

Through the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer’s (OCVO) Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health (PEPAH), Australia promotes a strong and unified Pacific family by supporting Pacific Island countries and territories to improve biosecurity, food security and animal health and welfare in the…
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