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Foot-and-mouth disease
Bringing new cattle on-farm is a big biosecurity risk. The National Cattle Health Declaration (CHD) helps reduce this risk by giving buyers clear, practical information about animal health before cattle arrive.
Keeping good records supports early detection, traceability and faster responses to pests and diseases. Simple record keeping practices can help protect production, reduce disruption and support market access during a biosecurity incident.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards, and close 5 pm AEST Tuesday 16 June 2026. The awards provide an opportunity to recognise leadership, innovation and commitment to biosecurity across Australia.
Pests and diseases are often noticed during everyday work on farm. Knowing what is normal for your property, crops and region makes it easier to spot when something doesn’t look right.
Effective emergency animal disease responses rely on strong collaboration between government and industry, with the LLI role ensuring producer perspectives inform decisions.
Australia’s feedlot sector has made a major uplift in biosecurity, improving preparedness for emergency animal diseases through updated standards, tools and training.
Autumn is the ideal time to tighten farm biosecurity. Taking early action on weeds, machinery hygiene and feral animals can reduce risk and set up a productive winter.
