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Avian influenza — on 13 June 2025, Agriculture Victoria announced that the February 2025 outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7N8 in northern Victoria had been successfully eradicated.
In our last update for 2025, we share important updates on H5 avian influenza and preparedness, our festive season opening hours, and prepare for AHA’s upcoming 30-year milestone.
Avian influenza — on 13 June 2025, Agriculture Victoria announced that the February 2025 outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7N8 in northern Victoria had been successfully eradicated.
Animal Health Australia along with Plant Health Australia through the Farm Biosecurity program are supporting Dr Regan Lynch to achieve her research aspirations through the Nuffield scholarship. Nuffield offers the opportunity for those involved within the agricultural sector in Australia to experience farming across the world to further develop in their chosen field. Regan is […]
CEO Update We are now well and truly into the working year! I hope you all managed to enjoy a restful and relaxing break. The team here at Animal Health Australia (AHA) are ready for another big year and we are progressing our planning and program for March Member Engagement Week scheduled for the week […]
We are now well and truly into the working year! I hope you all managed to enjoy a restful and relaxing break. The team here at Animal Health Australia (AHA) are ready for another big year and we are progressing our planning and program for March Member Engagement Week scheduled for the week starting the […]
**Updated 22 August 2024 With flies, lice, ticks, and worms posing constant threats to livestock nationwide, ParaBoss, a renowned parasite management website and extension program, has been tirelessly working over the past three years to solidify its position as Australia’s premier resource for sheep, goat, and cattle producers. In a landscape where effective parasite management […]
Acting CEO Dr Samantha Allan reflects with our Chair Sharon Starick on the achievements of 2023 and what’s in store for 2024. Watch the ‘End of Year Message’ video message by clicking on the link below: Member Engagement Week March 2024 dates announced! The March 2024 Animal Health Australia (AHA) Member Engagement Week –will run […]
Effective communication is crucial for successfully implementing biosecurity practices within an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) response. A subject that our National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) cohort is well-versed in and actively applied during a recent two-day workshop in Sydney. Over 40 mentors and members from all jurisdictions, alongside non-member participants from the Queensland Department of […]
Plant Health Australia (PHA), the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Agriculture Victoria, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, and Animal Health Australia (AHA), have partnered to create the National Biosecurity Training Hub – Australia’s first one-stop shop for biosecurity training. Biosecurity is a national priority to protect our food security, our agriculture industry, […]
Where can you learn how to assess if your ewes are fit to join, how to use drones for mustering cattle and how to break down a lamb carcass, in one day? The MLA Updates Day – that’s where. MLA Updates 2023 offered a jam-packed day of short and sharp 20 – 45 minute sessions, […]
The National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) Cadet program is gaining momentum, having recently concluded its latest training workshop in Fremantle, Western Australia, as part of its commitment to ensuring preparedness and readiness in responding to evolving biosecurity threats. The latest in-person biosecurity training workshop is a component of the ongoing Cadet series conducted throughout Australia, […]
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