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On 19 June 2026, a suspected detection of H5 avian influenza was reported in a single wild bird in Western Australia.
The NBRT had its annual Professional Development Week in May, bringing together current members, alumni and industry representatives to build capability, deepen connections and strengthen national preparedness.
On 19 June 2026, a suspected detection of H5 avian influenza was reported in a single wild bird in Western Australia.
The annual Animal Health in Australia Report provides a detailed analysis of the country’s animal health landscape, highlighting key achievements, current health statuses, and significant projects undertaken throughout the year.
If you know an individual, group or organisation that deserves to be recognised for their contributions to biosecurity, nominate them today.
The 2025 National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) Professional Development (PD) Week, held from 12–16 May at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, marked the first face-to-face gathering for the 2025–28 NBRT cohort.
The AHA Board visited Darwin for their second meeting of 2025, and the Animal Health in Australia 2024 Annual Report is out now! Plus, updates from AUSVETPLAN and the NAHIP and NSDIP advisory committees.
Get the latest on the H7 avian influenza response, Member Engagement Week highlights and AHA organisational changes. Plus, updates on AUSVETPLAN, EADRA, and LLI training opportunities.
In the light of recent #IWD2025, we were excited to spotlight our CEO, Dr Samantha Allan! Sam has been a powerhouse in the agriculture space since her first foray into the sector at 17 as a jillaroo in western Queensland. Since then, Sam has worked in private veterinary practice in New South Wales and South […]
New South Wales Liaison – Livestock Industry Workshop In February, the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Animal Health Australia (AHA) delivered a Liaison-Livestock Industry (LLI) workshop in Orange. Jo Coombe (NSW Chief Veterinary Officer) thanked AHA for facilitating the workshop and reminded participants of the importance of bringing […]
The AUSVETPLAN Technical Review Group (TRG) met face-to-face in Glenelg, South Australia, from 18-20 February. The AUSVETPLAN response strategies foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, avian influenza and lumpy skin disease, the operational manuals destruction of animals and disposal, as well as the guidance document declared areas and allocation of premises classifications in an emergency animal […]
The Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement Workshop will be taking place on Tuesday 18 March 2025 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm as part of AHA’s Member Engagement Week. The following items will be raised at the workshop: Signed forms for the 2024 EADRA variations were due on 28 February 2025. A new version of […]
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