The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan otherwise known as AUSVETPLAN contains the nationally-agreed approach for the response to emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents in Australia. Animal Health Australia has been managing the development and review of the manuals listed under the AUSVETPLAN to ensure the documents not only look great but provide up-to-date and relevant information. […]
In mid-June 2021, 30 members of the National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) connected over 4 days to participate in a series of virtual sessions as part of Exercise Network. The NBRT Program comprises of multi-disciplined representatives across Australia with skills, knowledge, and experience in responding to biosecurity emergency responses. This exercise was the final activity […]
Over recent years, Animal Health Australia (AHA) has had the honour to work in collaboration with Johann Schröder, previous Program Manager of Health Welfare & Biosecurity at Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). With over 40+ years in the biosecurity and animal health space, Johann has played a prominent role in the strategic planning and management […]
National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) members are not only extra personnel that can assist in an emergency response— each member carries with them significant previous experience in responding to biosecurity incidents, which can significantly boost the capability of a team to which they are deployed. Within the NBRT, the members of the Mentor cohort are […]
It is often said within the biosecurity community that anything that moves – whether it is a person, an animal or even a vehicle – risks causing an incident. In the event of a bushfire, however, sometimes the only thing to do is get out of the way. As there are always biosecurity considerations in […]
A new Facebook group has been established by Animal Health Australia (AHA) to provide greater engagement with sheepmeat and wool growers on biosecurity and animal health issues. Creating the “The Flock Round-up” group is part of a broader engagement strategy being delivered out of the National Sheep Industry Biosecurity Strategy 2019-2024 (NSIBS). NSIBS was developed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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