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September 2022
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Biosecurity plan for mixed producers key amid FMD threat
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The impending threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) after it was recently detected in Indonesia, could devastate Australia’s agriculture industry, with the economic impact estimated at $80 billion over 10 years.
FMD is considered one of Australia’s greatest biosecurity risks and an incursion would have significant consequences for animal health and trade.
Although FMD does not directly impact growers, it can potentially stop Australian exports of animals, hay and prevent the movement of livestock and agricultural products from farms.
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has developed a framework and a quick guide to help plant industries and mixed operations to prepare for animal and plant pest and disease outbreaks and identify business opportunities that could arise.
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Footbath foundations
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Even during peacetime, there is a huge benefit in having a footbath or cleaning area set aside for cleaning boots (and equipment) for all sorts of pathogens and weed prevention. In times of heightened threat, this can also help to prevent exotic diseases like FMD entering the property in the unlikely event of an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak. Find out how to make and maintain one with this article.
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GoatMAP gets a great new look!
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After much anticipation, a revamped Market Assurance Program for Goats (GoatMAP) has officially been released. Developed in collaboration with Dr Richard Shephard from Herd Health Pty Ltd and a working group of industry and government representatives, the new program will assist producers in promoting their biosecurity and disease low risk.
The update of GoatMAP follows a review of the program as a result of the previously low participation rates and aims to further involve and support goat producers in the market assurance space.
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Managing multi-million dollar hazards to food security
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The Farm Biosecurity Program is designed as a one-stop biosecurity shop offering resources such as checklist templates, animal health declarations, and biosecurity manuals among other helpful resources.
Officially launched in 2011, the program was jointly developed by Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Animal Health Australia (AHA).
Pests and diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, African swine fever and foot and mouth disease pose a threat to Australian agriculture, which the National Farmer's Federation believes can become a $100 billion industry by 2030.
Read more on page 100 of The Australian Farmer's digital book.
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Podcast: Rising risk of biosecurity on-farm
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Plant Health Australia's (PHA) Stuart Kearns, National Manager: Preparedness and RD&E, Jim Moran, Victoria's Grains Biosecurity Officer, and Colin Bettles, CEO of Grain Producers Australia (GPA), recently spoke to Jack Cresswel from the Farms Advice Podcast about the rising risks of biosecurity on-farm.
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Innovative new sheep disease EAD AR App
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ABC Rural
Spot emergency animal diseases in sheep with this amazing new app AHA has partnered on.
The augmented reality app Sheep EAD AR is an educational tool for people in the livestock industry about disease signs, but it is not a diagnostic tool.
Search for 'Sheep EAD AR' in your preferred app store and download today.
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CSIRO Report: Strengthening Australia's Pandemic Preparedness
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National Farmers Federation
The Strengthening Australia’s Pandemic Preparedness Report, released 30 August, highlights six science and technology areas critical to minimising the impact of pandemics in Australia. It also makes 20 recommendations that could reduce impacts while improving economic, social and health outcomes.
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World's first synthetic foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin disease vaccine in the works in NSW
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ABC News
It is hoped a world-first synthetic vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease could be developed in NSW by August next year, fast-tracked by a $6 million government investment.
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Inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy released
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Plant Health Australia
Australia’s first ever National Biosecurity Strategy outlines the key actions for all Australians to ensure a stronger biosecurity system.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt made the announcement at the National Press Club recently and said it provides clear direction to ensure our system remains fit to meet the challenges of the next decade and beyond.
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Vehicle washdowns: prevention is better than cure
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Groundcover Magazine
Comprehensive on-farm vehicle and machinery hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of hitchhiker pests, diseases and weeds that could potentially devastate Australian agriculture.
The impact of pests varies across species, but it is estimated to contribute to a yield gap of 20 to 40 per cent in grain crops each year.
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Kickstarting biosecurity practices
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Agriculture Victoria
Following recent detections of foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease overseas, biosecurity has hit the headlines, with national and state biosecurity measures front and centre.
Biosecurity management and farm biosecurity planning can help protect your property from biosecurity threats.
Biosecurity risks increase when livestock, people, vehicles, equipment and supplies are brought onto a property, moved around the property, or leave the property.
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New Langya virus found in China could be 'tip of the iceberg'
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9 News
More surveillance is needed of a new virus detected in dozens of people in eastern China that may not cause the next pandemic but suggests just how easily viruses can travel unnoticed from animals to humans, scientists say.
The virus, dubbed Langya henipavirus, infected nearly three dozen farmers and other residents.
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DPIRD issues biosecurity warning for photographers to stay out of canola fields
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Albany Advertiser
With canola in full bloom across the Great Southern, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has issued a biosecurity warning for anyone seeking to photograph the fields of gold.
Photographers can unwittingly spread weeds, pests or diseases if they enter canola fields, posing a biosecurity risk to crops and livestock.
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