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How to prepare and respond to outbreaks Outbreak

WEBResponse to Carpet sea squirt outbreak in Australia. This includes where it has been detected, restrictions in place, actions you must take, and resources to help …

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Report a new organism or plant pathogen Outbreak

WEBEmergency response arrangements. Government and non-government parties have agreed roles and responsibilities. Resources and services are ready to be deployed in a response.

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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) Outbreak

WEBWhat it affects. Lumpy skin disease is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle and buffalo. It is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Few …

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Identify signs of pests and diseases Outbreak

WEBPlants. Plant pest or disease symptoms can include: plant death. die-back of shoots. failure of plants to thrive such as a reduction in growth for low production. low germination …

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Training for pest and disease outbreak responses Outbreak

WEBEmergency animal disease response training is offered by Animal Health Australia. This training helps members prepare to respond to an emergency animal disease outbreak. …

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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) Outbreak

WEBWhat it affects. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus that can affect all cloven-hoofed animals. Animals at risk include cattle, sheep, goats, …

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Official control of plant pests and diseases Outbreak

WEBAustralia has a nationally agreed policy on the official control of exotic plant pests and diseases. The focus of the policy is to: help contain and control new plant pests. allow …

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African swine fever (ASF) Outbreak

WEBWhat it affects. ASF is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs. It is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. It kills about 80% of the pigs …

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How we coordinate a response to an outbreak Outbreak

WEBOur approach. National response arrangements are based on an 'all hazards, all agencies' approach. They apply across pests, diseases and weeds that impact: animal health, …

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White spot disease Outbreak

WEBDetection in Australia. White spot disease was detected in black tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon) on 3 prawn farms on the NSW north coast in early 2023. The NSW …

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Emergency animal diseases: A field guide for Australian

WEBThis field guide details important emergency animal diseases that do not exist in Australia or that are rare. It will help you to: take appropriate action if you see signs of an unusual …

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Report a concern Outbreak

WEBPlant. Bee. Ants. Invasive marine species. In goods, containers or parcels. 18 May 2023. If you suspect a pest or disease outbreak – report it. Report anything unusual, even if …

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National Biosecurity Communication and Engagement Network

WEBFast, clear and consistent communication is crucial during a biosecurity incident response. We work together to achieve this through the National Biosecurity Communication and …

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Emergency animal diseases

WEBEmergency animal diseases: A field guide for Australian veterinarians iii Foreword Animal production in Australia is a significant contributor to the economy and a major employer

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Banana freckle (Phyllostica cavendishii) Outbreak

WEBBanana freckle was previously detected on Cavendish bananas in the NT in 2013. A national cost-shared $24 million eradication response ran from 2013-2019. Banana …

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Plant Quarantine Pest and Official Control National Policy

WEB1.1 Policy objectives and scope. The purpose of this policy is to provide a platform for the consistent application of official control. This policy will assist the Australian …

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Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) Outbreak

WEBVarroa destructor is an external parasitic mite that attacks European honey bees and the Asian honey bee ( Apis cerana ). This mite is thought to be one of the greatest threats to …

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