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The Australian agricultural industry is benefitting from the recent development of a user-friendly and accessible app to manage Sheep Health Declarations and electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVD). This app overcomes previous accessibility issues by making it available without a network connection, allowing producers to efficiently manage their animal health declarations regardless of location.
Animal health declarations, including those for sheep, goats, and cattle, provide Australian producers with a powerful tool to safeguard their properties against diseases such as Johne’s Disease (JD) and virulent footrot. These declarations play a critical role in maintaining the biosecurity of individual properties and the broader industry.
The new eNVD app streamlines the process of creating and submitting animal health declarations, making it easier for producers to meet their biosecurity obligations. This innovation not only enhances the efficiency of declaration management but also helps to reinforce the importance of these documents in promoting a healthy and thriving agricultural sector.
By utilising the eNVD app and providing animal health declarations, producers can better protect their herds and flocks from harmful diseases, safeguarding their investment and ensuring the ongoing viability of their operations. In turn, this contributes to a stronger and more resilient agricultural sector in Australia, as a healthy livestock industry is essential for the nation’s economy and food security.
As the eNVD app gains traction, its adoption is expected to lead to improved biosecurity measures, higher levels of compliance with animal health regulations, and ultimately, a healthier and more sustainable livestock industry across the country. Producers are encouraged to embrace this innovative tool and make the most of the benefits it offers in managing and protecting their valuable livestock assets.
