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POULTRY WELFARE STANDARDS
Public consultation for the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry has now closed with a record number of submissions – over 165,000!
Thank you to everyone who shared their views on the draft document and to the stakeholders who helped spread the word about public consultation. Read more in our latest news below to find out what the next steps are.
NATIONAL OJD REVIEW
Members of the sheep and wool industries are being asked to provide feedback on the future management of Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) in Australia. The current management plan is due to finish this year and any feedback is key to ensuring OJD continues to be effectively managed. Find out more in the latest news below.
I hope you enjoy reading this month's edition of Animal Health Express.
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Record response to poultry welfare standards during public consultation
Animal Health Autralia (AHA), media release, 27 February 2018
A record number of submissions have been received on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry (S&Gs) during the 90 day public consultation period, which came to an end on Monday.
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Have your say on the future national management of Ovine Johne’s Disease
WoolProducers (WPA), Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and AHA, media release, 30 January 2018
WPA and SPA are seeking feedback from the sheep and wool industry on the future management of OJD, with the 2013-2018 National Ovine Johne’s Disease Management Plan (NOJDMP) due to finish in 2018. The current NOJDMP was prepared by WPA and SPA after consultation with industry in 2012-13.
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Marine Pest Exercise 1
On the 7-8 February 2018,AHA in conjunction with the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Turning Point Crisis Management, facilitated the first Exercise for the Marine Pest Exercise Program, funded by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
The two-day exercise included participants from the Australian Government, each jurisdiction, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and the Ministry for Primary Industries (New Zealand).
The exercise aimed to provide an opportunity for participants to improve their understanding of emergency response systems for marine pests, collaboratively discuss their roles and responsibilities in a marine pest response and to highlight any gaps and areas for improvement for future exercises.
Participants found the Exercise to be informative and engaging, and appreciated the chance to meet the other participants in person.
A second Exercise is scheduled to be held in Sydney during April which will engage government members and stakeholder groups. The second exercise will focus on operational elements of a response and potential impacts of response activities.
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Exercise Border Bridge
A cross border exercise designed to assess how NSW and QLD can respond to a biosecurity incident occurring across both jurisdictions. It is a joint exercise involving NSW Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Plant Health Australia, AHA and Local Land Services.
The exercise in March 2018 will involve a scenario based on a pest and disease incursion affecting livestock and plant industries.
Exercises such as Border Bridge strengthen our capability to respond to emergencies, strengthen partnerships, test new legislation, systems and communications.
If you want to know more about Exercise Border Bridge visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/borderbridge
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Yuta - Graduate Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer
Originally from Sydney, Yuta graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor degree in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience majoring in Animal Health and Diseases at the end of last year.
Yuta loves all animals and he is very excited to begin his career with us at AHA.
In his spare time, Yuta enjoys playing tennis, cooking and baking, adventuring to the snow and trying to play the piano. He is also excited to begin discovering everything Canberra has to offer!
When he’s not planning his next overseas trip, Yuta is slowly adjusting to life as an early riser and preparing for the cold winter that is coming!
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Nation-wide review of market structures compiled in new SPA report
SPA, media release, 22 January 2018
SPA has today released an investigative report that sets the foundation for its focus in 2018 to strengthen Australia’s sheepmeat market structures and systems.
To find out more about the report click here
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PigPass mandatory reporting of pig movements goes national
Farm Online, 1 February 2018
Mandatory reporting of pig movements became law in all state and territory governments from 1 February.
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The National Sheep Health Monitoring Project (NSHMP) can help you manage the health of your sheep.
Check out the video for more info and to find out how you can get involved or visit the NSHMP webpage here
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ASEL review open for stakeholder input
Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, media release, 6 February 2018
Public consultation on stage one of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock review opened today.
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Farm Biosecurity Newsletter
The February edition of the Farm Biosecurity e-newsletter is now available. This month features the following articles:
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Apply now for a 2018 Churchill Fellowship!
Churchill Trust, media release, 1 February 2018
This prestigious award offers Australian citizens the opportunity to travel overseas to investigate a topic or an issue they are passionate about. It is for anyone who, after examining alternatives within Australia, would now like to see what other countries are doing successfully in a similar field to inspire new ideas and innovation.
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The Hendra vaccine has no effect on racehorse performance
Kathrin Schemann, The Conversation, 7 February 2018
Vaccination against the deadly Hendra virus in horses does not reduce their racing performance, according to new research published in the Australian Veterinary Journal.
The research was done following concerns by some that the vaccine could impact on the performance of horses.
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Kimberley covered for wildlife health
Wildlife Health Australia, media release, 15 February 2018
Two Kimberley veterinary clinics have joined a national program to help track the health of Australia’s wildlife.
Broome Veterinary Hospital and Kimberley Vet Centre, based in Kununurra, are the primary providers of veterinary services for wild animals across a region the size of Victoria.
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Merino sheep fertility rates impacted by heat stress
Mike Foley, North Queensland Register, 31 January 2018
New research is tackling a significant hip pocket issue for sheep and wool producers.
A study into reproductive wastage in Australian Merino sheep found summer heat stress can have a significant impact on breeding success.
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Potential human, animal health impacts from wild dogs
PestSmart, media release, 19 February 2018
New research findings have found that wild dogs can live within 1km of urban residential areas and can carry a number of diseases that could potentially be transferred to humans and livestock, prompting new strategies to minimise the risks they could pose to human and animal health.
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Will fake meat bump beef off the menu?
Shan Goodwin, Farm Online, 11 February 2018
Just what potential does laboratory-grown meat have to bump beef off the menu?
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Authorities step up fit-to-load monitoring
Shan Goodwin, Queensland Country Life, 19 February 2018
As hot and dry conditions, and fast deteriorating feed, takes its toll on the condition of stock, authorities are stepping up the monitoring of the health status of cattle coming into abattoirs and saleyards.
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Cow poo power technology from mining company sees dairy farm heading for energy self-sufficiency
Jess Davis, ABC Rural, 17 February 2018
A western Victorian mining company is turning poo into gold by converting the smelly waste into a valuable assets — smell-free fertilisers and energy.
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