September Member Engagement Week is open for registrations. Plus, the latest news on H5 bird flu, emergency animal disease training and key biosecurity developments.
Avian influenza: H5 bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Australia. If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Key points: Half a decade of successful deregulation for Johne’s disease in most states and territories The cattle industry has taken steps to ensure best practice biosecurity at a farm level Producers wanting to maintain a J-BAS of 7 or 8 will need to arrange herd testing, if not already undertaken Changes on the way […]
It is no secret that the Australian sheep flock has been in continuing decline since the 1990’s. Although producers have seen reasonable returns from meat and wool in recent years, the industry continues to see sheep numbers reduce. In order to highlight the key drivers of the flock decline, Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) commissioned the […]
Welcome back to another Fast Five interview with one of our National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) members! This month, we caught up with Narelle Elliott, Manager (Executive Support) & Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at Biosecurity Queensland. Narelle has been a part of the NBRT for the past 3.5 years and is a part of […]
WoolProducers Australia (WPA) and Animal Health Australia (AHA) are sharing the success story of Australian wool with the world, through the launch of a new handbook. Titled Trust in Australian Wool, the handbook explains how the Australian wool industry has evolved to produce the best quality wool in the world, said Ms Jo Hall, CEO of […]
Dr Lloyd Klumpp, the previous General Manager at Biosecurity Tasmania, has worn many hats during his 40+ year career in the biosecurity and animal health space. As a result, he has a lot of great insights and learnings to share as he transitions into retirement. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to pick […]
Sheep and wool producers in New South Wales now have access to a new on the ground resource to help them implement practical and effective biosecurity measures on their farms, following the appointment of a second specialist extension resource at Animal Health Australia (AHA). Dr Sophie Hemley joins AHA from a career as a District […]
Producers in Tasmania will once again have access to an animal health monitoring and biosecurity network, funded by Animal Health Australia (AHA) and the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE). The network, coordinated by veterinarian Dr Bruce Jackson, aims to bring together service providers – such as private veterinarians, stock agents, rural […]
Ever wondered what it might be like to be a part of an emergency response team? Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing the stories of some of our National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) members to learn more about what it’s like to be part of a group that responds to emergency biosecurity incidents. […]
Over 100 representatives from government, industry and other organisations involved in animal biosecurity convened at the Animal Biosecurity Investment Showcase to discuss the future of Australia’s biosecurity system, and the research, development and extension required to get there. Held virtually on 4 November 2020 by the National Animal Biosecurity Research, Development and Extension Strategy (NABRDES) […]
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