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OCTOBER MEANS NEW BIOSECURITY CHANGES
NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
In an exciting new initiative for the agriculture industry, there is now a national day to celebrate! On Tuesday 21 November, Australians are asked to celebrate all our agriculture industries and the large contribution they make to our economy. Here at AHA we're planning to host a traditional Aussie BBQ and we're looking forward to seeing how our friends celebrate around the country. For more information about how you can get involved click here
SHEEP PRODUCER STUDY
As part of a study that is looking into the value of farmer-led partnerships for improving livestock surveillance, researchers from Charles Sturt University, Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Sciences and CSIRO are asking producers to provide their valuable input. Read more in our AHA and Member Update below.
CALL FOR CONTENT
Animal Health Australia (AHA) is launching a brand new publication and we'd love to hear from you! If you have an article about your work, research or innovations in animal health, a personal profile or opinion piece, we would love to see it! Our first edition will have a theme of on-farm biosecurity so we encourage you to submit pieces related to this topic. Find out more in our AHA news below.
I hope you enjoy reading this month's edition of AHA Express
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Temporary bluetongue virus zone change for Victoria
Agriculture Victoria, media release, 16 October 2017
Part of northern Victoria has been designated as a bluetongue virus zone for the next 30 days, after evidence of past exposure to the virus was detected in several 12 month old dairy heifers.
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Livestock Production Assurance: What 1 October 2017 means for producers
Farm Biosecurity newsletter, 16 October 2017
Over the past few months, the introduction of the Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) and the addition of biosecurity and animal welfare requirements to the LPA program has seen on-farm biosecurity planning become the subject of many discussions, forums, workshops and articles.
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Mr Peter Milne -
Chairman since 2011, Director since 2002
Peter managed beef cattle properties in Queensland for 35 years until the end of 2003. He has held many senior elected positions in livestock and meat industry organisations at both state and national level over the past 24 years with a focus on biosecurity and food safety.
Peter holds an Associate Diploma of Business and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was for twenty five years a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a Registered Tax Agent.
Peter also holds the position of:
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Member Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council
Read an interview we had with Peter about how he got his start and thoughts on the industry here.
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This month we caught up with Duncan Rowland, CEO of the Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN). After recently moving on from AHA we had a chat about his experiences here and his thoughts about the industry and LBN's future.
You’ve been with AHA for a number of years, any highlights from along the way?
The highlight for me has been working with a great bunch of Members that are very passionate about their relationship with AHA and the EADRA. I have loved working with the governments and industry in implementing the National Livestock Identification System across the different sectors and look forward to seeing the systems strengthen and meet the expectations of our trading partners.
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Do you want to get published?
AHA is launching a new bi-annual publication and we would love to feature your work!
The publication will include the latest agricultural and animal health news and showcase the achievements of AHA and our Members and stakeholders.
Click here for more information
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Can you help us in a sheep producer study that aims to build farmer-led partnerships to improve animal health monitoring?
Researchers from Charles Sturt University, Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Sciences and CSIRO are seeking producers to participate in a survey as part of a study that looks into the value of farmer-led partnerships for improving livestock surveillance. This research is a subproject of a larger project on improved surveillance, preparedness and return to trade from emergency animal disease incursions using foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as a model.
Participants will not be identified in any reports produced and will have the opportunity to go into a prize draw to win a $50.00 retail gift voucher.
This project is supported by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), through funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources as part of its Rural R&D for Profit programme, and by producer levies from Australian FMD-susceptible livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) industries and Charles Sturt University, leveraging significant in-kind support from the research partners.
The research partners for this project are the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Charles Sturt University (CSU), the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, supported by Animal Health Australia (AHA).
Click here to complete the survey.
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CCA welcomes Leadership in Ag Funding
Cattle Council of Australia, media release, 26 October 2017
Cattle Council of Australia welcomes today's announcement from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources the Hon Barnaby Joyce that CCA is one of 27 industry bodies to receive funding from the Leadership in Agricultural Industries Fund.
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WA cattle producers test for JD under industry scheme
Department of Agriculture and Food WA, media release, 26 October 2017
WA cattle producers have enthusiastically taken up the opportunity to test their cattle for Johne’s disease under a voluntary targeted surveillance program funded by the Cattle Industry Funding Scheme.
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Lamb Definition Public Consultation
Sheepmeat Council of Australia, media release, 04 October 2017
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is consulting with producers and supply chain stakeholders to determine whether the current definition of lamb requires changing.
Read more or complete the survey here
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Last chance for registration!
The Australian Animal Pathology Standards Program are excited to announce the latest roadshow focussing on emerging diseases of backyard poultry and aviary birds.
View the full event details here
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How to prevent arthritis in sheep
Meat & Livestock Australia, news, 12 October 2017
Preventable arthritis is compromising growth rate and condition score in the nation’s prime lambs flocks, according to Thomas Foods International (TFI) Lamb Supply Chain Coordinator, Dr David Rutley
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Did you know AHA has event facilities for hire?
Our newly renovated event facilities located in the heart of the city on Northbourne Avenue offer a variety of options for your next event. AHA can accommodate events for 8 – 110 people for everything from boardroom meetings, conferences and training workshops to cocktail events.
click here to learn more
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FARM BIOSECURITY NEWSLETTER
The October edition of the Farm Biosecurity e-newsletter is now available. This month features the following articles:
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A celebration of Australian agriculture.
Find out how you can get involved here
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Deed offers disease risk strategy
Catherine Norwood, FISH News, September 2017
An emergency disease agreement being drafted aims to bring the marine sector into line with land-based agriculture.
Abalone, oysters, sardines and prawns: these are just a few of the species affected during the past decade by devastating diseases previously unknown in Australian waters.
Read more on page 17
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Farm leaders call for meaningful change on gender diversity
AustralianFarmers, blog post, 13 October 2017
Coinciding with International Rural Women’s Day on Sunday 15 October, the NFF and AACo today announced a new initiative, which asks agribusiness, representative bodies and other farm-focussed organisations to commit to meaningful change to enhance female participation.
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WA fishing industry elects first female Chair Katie Hodson-Thomas
Western Australia Fishing Industry Council Inc, media release, 12 October 2017
Members of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) have elected former shadow minister for tourism and small business, Katie Hodson-Thomas, as Chair at Tuesday’s Annual General Meeting - making her the first woman to hold the position in the association’s forty-ninth-year history.
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Aglive app captures eNVDs, health declarations
Queensland Country Life, 16 October 2017
A new app has been released, enabling producers to manage livestock accreditations and collecting on-farm data, enhancing both management efficiencies and food traceability.
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Outback research cattle station works to stem calf mortality, increases breeding productivity
Katrina Beavan, ABC Rural, 20 October 2017
It is half way through calving season at Old Man Plains Research Station in Central Australia, and more than two thirds of the breeder herd has given birth. It means Jocelyn Coventry, a pastoral production officer with the Department of Primary Industry and Resources, has been very busy.
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Make a difference in remote communities -
Chief Executive Officer vacancy
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities, media release, 19 October 2017
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) are seeking an experienced, dedicated individual with a passion for making a difference in remote Indigenous communities and the skills to lead a committed team, provide strategic direction, increase financial stability and sustainably generate growth to consolidate and expand AMRRIC’s diverse programs in:
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animal health and welfare
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policy
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community engagement
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education and training
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business development and academic research.
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Grants for farmers to improve soil, vegetation and biodiversity
National Farmers Federation, news & updates, 19 October 2017
The farm sector can now apply for grants of up to $4 million to implement innovative and sustainable land management practices.
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Wet spring provides bumper bee season
Dale Webster, The Weekly Times, 19 October 2017
The wet spring last year that scut honey production has set beekeepers up for a bumper season this year.
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Australian cashmere industry survives thanks to the determination of one couple
Jess Davis, ABC Rural, 09 October 2017
Australia's cashmere industry would be almost worthless without the determination of one couple to start a processing factory.
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Dairy research: Study reveals whole moo language to be herd
Simone Smith, The Weekly Times, 18 October 2017
There are many dairy farmers who talk to their cows, even if they won’t admit it.
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