National Biosecurity Week is a reminder that biosecurity does not start when a disease arrives. It starts with the actions we all take every day to prepare for, prevent and detect animal disease threats.
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.
This month saw the release of several important national resources, including the Animal Health in Australia Annual Report and System Reports, the inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy Annual Report, and the updated Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Goats.
The 2025 Animal Health in Australia Annual Report and System Report are out now. Together, these reports provide an overview of Australia’s animal health outcomes and the national system that supports disease surveillance, preparedness and response.
The standards set minimum welfare requirements for goats, while the guidelines provide practical advice on meeting those requirements across different production systems.
Fuel shortages continue to put pressure on producers and regional and remote communities, FMD virus serotype SAT1 has been detected in China, and we have new LLI training dates locked in.
Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year 2025, Ella Matta Pastoral sets the national standard with simple, consistent and practical biosecurity.
In this issue, we wrap up our first MEW for 2026, share our new Member Charter, and highlight news from AUSVETPLAN and EADRA. Plus, there’s plenty happening in the EAD training space, too.
The March Member Engagement Week Program is out now, and registrations close soon. Plus, updates on EADRA, AUSVETPLAN, the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project and AHA training.
The NSHMP Annual Report 2024–25 analyses 9.8 million sheep inspections across 10 abattoirs, revealing national and state‑level trends in conditions such as bladder worm, nephritis, lungworm and sheep measles.
Launched in 2023, the National Biosecurity Training Hub provides a single, trusted place to access high‑quality biosecurity training for growers, producers, veterinarians, supply‑chain staff and biosecurity professionals across Australia.
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