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The Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) Framework document, released in March 2016 to set a new path for managing BJD, has now moved into the implementation phase and cattle producers are encouraged to get familiar with the impending changes. The Framework offers a fresh approach to the management of the endemic disease and prioritises on-farm biosecurity […]
Using good on farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases and minimises the risks they pose to your business. For chestnut and walnut producer Alison Saunders, that means using simple hygiene practices for product harvesting, sorting, packaging and storage activities, and disposal of waste materials. It also means managing plant propagation and […]
Finding the Velcro dots stuck onto tractors and utes was the task set for trainee machinery inspectors at workshops held recently in NSW, in an effort to boost biosecurity. Finding the dots ensures that the inspectors know how to check all the nooks and crannies in vehicles and equipment that could harbour weed seeds and […]
New versions of the Sheep Health Statement and Goat Health Statement are available on the Sheep and Goat Industry pages. These documents are reviewed annually to ensure they are contemporary and up-to-date. A new convenient feature for sheep producers includes a writable PDF version of the Sheep Health Statement so producers can complete the form on their […]
Beekeepers in NSW now have an advisor on hand to help them keep their hives free from pests and diseases. Hayley Pragert has started work in the new role of Bee Biosecurity Officer as part of a joint industry–government initiative to look after Australia’s honey bees. Alison Saunders, Horticultural Cropping Manager at Plant Health Australia […]
A video has been produced that shows growers how to manage footwear to prevent a fungal disease from devastating their banana crops. The fungal pathogen the growers are trying to keep at bay is Panama disease tropical race 4. But it’s not just banana growers who can benefit from watching the video. The methods shown can […]
For the first time, the newly updated National Kid Rearing Plan is available for goat producers in hard copy, in addition to the online version which can be downloaded from the Farm Biosecurity Program website. Animal Health Australia (AHA) worked closely with the goat industry to produce the revised plan, which aims to minimise the […]
