Animal Health Express - February

ISSUE 36 | FEBRUARY 2019

Kathleen Plowman, CEO

WELCOME TO 2019!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSED SO GET THE EARLY BIRD RATE
The deadline to get your abstracts in has now passed and we've received almost 200 submissions! Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit.

Don’t forget to catch the early bird rate and receive an exclusive discounted price on registrations. Sponsorship options are also available. Visit www.biosym.com.au for more information.

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I hope you enjoy reading this month's edition of Animal Health Express.

Costa Georgiadis to lay the groundwork for biosecurity conversation

Bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, charisma and passion for plants, people and food security, Costa is looking forward to joining the delegates at the Symposium, which brings together all of the different sectors working on biosecurity in Australia.

“Biosecurity is not an ‘us and them’ mentality. We are all in this together. Be a part of it,” said Mr Georgiadis

Resources for producers affected by North West Queensland flooding

Meat & Livestock Australia, 8 February 2019
The recent floods are devastating for many Queensland cattle producers, especially on the back of the drought conditions many have been experiencing.

Animal Health and Welfare Workshop series

Australian Lot Feeders' Association
The Animal Health and Welfare Workshop Series is a staple in the ALFA Workshop Program, which aims to instil and improve animal husbandry practices directly related to animal health and welfare in Australian feedlots.

New financial year, new lamb definition

Sheep Producers Australia, 6 February 2019
Australia’s new definition of lamb is likely to take effect from 1 July 2019, pending amendments to federal and state legislation.

Australian Pork Industry Leadership Course

Australian Pork Limited, 29 January 2019
Applications for the 2019 intake of the Australian Pork Industry Leadership Course are now open and close on 26 February.

Head of Melbourne Veterinary School appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

University of Melbourne, 29 December 2018
Professor Anna Meredith, Head of Melbourne Veterinary School, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year 2019 Honours List for services to Animal Welfare.

Royal Commission outcomes a win for farmers

National Farmers Federation, 6 February 2019
Farmers were among the many Australians who told their stories of banks behaving badly to the Royal Commission and this week they received good news.

Baby buffalo boom gives rise to the next generation of mozzarella cheesemakers

Matt Brann, ABC Rural, 9 February 2019
The next generation of mozzarella makers are being born at Australia's only buffalo research and development facility.

ReachOut: 24/7 support for teens and families struggling with the drought

Kathryn Carter, The Land, 4 February 2019
Drought does not just harm our land, it can harm our loved ones, too. That’s why it’s important to know where to turn when times are feeling particularly tough.

New video explains multi-tool approach to wild dog control

PestSmart, news,
7 February 2019
National Wild Dog Management Coordinator Greg Mifsud, says Victoria is at the forefront of implementing integrated wild dog management.

5-6 March - ABARES Outlook Conference 2019
The ABARES Outlook conference is the agriculture sector’s premier information exchange and networking event. It connects leading national and international speakers and producers with motivated and information seeking public and private sector decision-makers.

28-29 March - Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Industry Conference
The 35th NTCA AGM and Industry Conference will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre on the 28th and 29th of March 2019. The theme for the 2019 conference is 'High Steaks' and will focus on the opportunities and challenges currently faced by the northern cattle industry in a changing world.

3 April - Meat Business Women Launch Event
The Australian Meat Industry Council is very excited to be bringing the international networking group Meat Business Women to Australian shores. Join us at the inaugural event this April, where we will be bringing together women from across the meat supply chain to network and hear from prominent industry figures and motivational speakers.

12-13 June - 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium
The Symposium theme is preventative biosecurity practices and will focus on research and innovation, outside-of-the-box thinking and the exchange of knowledge and ideas across the biosecurity collective – agriculture (animals and plants), pest animals, weeds, wildlife, aquatics and the environment.

15-16 August - Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium 2019
The two-day Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium will showcase current plant biosecurity research supported by the PBRI member organisations and delivered by a large range of research teams in Australia. This includes research on pests, diseases and weeds affecting plant productions systems and surrounding environments.