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Animal Health Australia

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6232 5522

Address: Level 2, 95 Northbourne Avenue 2612 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 The fourth workshop of the Australian Saturday Seminar Series, ‘Avian diseases: diagnostic challenges and gifts’, with Dr. Leslie Woods from UC Davis, is coming up on Saturday 10 October from 11am AEDT. To join this seminar, register at: https://bit.ly/36mTm0q The Australian Saturday Seminar series is a joint initiative of the Davis Thompson Foundation, the Australian Animal Pathology Standards Program, and the Australian Society for Veterinary Pathology.

24.01.2022 Media release: A fresh face and a fond farewell "Animal Health Australia is pleased to announce that Mr Malcolm Letts has been appointed to the company’s Board, bringing with him considerable experience as a senior government executive in the agriculture and primary industries sectors. Mr Letts joins the board alongside returning Directors Ms Michelle Gorman and Dr Len Stephens, who were each reappointed following an initial four-year term at AHA’s 2020 Annual General Meeting... on Thursday 26 November." Read more: https://bit.ly/33jZtR9

23.01.2022 The tremendous support and effort by residents of the Golden Plains Shire to eradicate avian influenza is making a difference. The poultry housing order for the... Golden Plains Shire in the Control Area ends at 11.59 pm on Saturday 26 September 2020. Housing orders remain in place in the Restricted Area until Monday 19 October as part of a staged approach to lifting the housing order in the region. Ongoing surveillance and testing will continue to support efforts to stamp out avian influenza. Control and Restricted Areas remain in place while surveillance continues. Permits are required for the movement of poultry, poultry products and equipment. To identify Control and Restricted Areas, refer to the maps on the Agriculture Victoria website. Thank you for your continued support. Remain vigilant. Find out how to keep your birds disease free. www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianflu

23.01.2022 Research has the power to transform Australia’s preparedness for an emergency animal disease outbreak and the FMD Ready Project is a perfect example of this. Whilst strict border controls and on-farm biosecurity measures are of crucial importance in keeping diseases out, what people may not realise is that behind the scenes, research projects also make a critical difference to Australia’s preparedness for an EAD. Find out more about what the FMD ready project is doing in this space: https://bit.ly/3038gF8

22.01.2022 The clock is ticking! Nominations for the #AusBioAwards close this Friday 2 October. You still have time to nominate an individual, group or organisation that deserves to be recognised for their role in keeping Australia safe from biosecurity risks. For more information and to put in a nomination visit: awe.gov.au/ABA.

21.01.2022 You’ve probably heard about the outbreak of avian influenza in Victoria. What you might not know is exactly what this disease is and what its ramifications might be. Check it out below

21.01.2022 AHA is hiring for a Biosecurity Extension Manager based in NSW! AHA is seeking to deliver against its strategic goals and a number of National Sheep Industries Biosecurity Strategy (NSIBS) objectives by investing in additional extension capability and capacity for the sheep and wool industries. The successful candidate will be a biosecurity champion focusing on accelerating the adoption of biosecurity initiatives relevant to sheepmeat and wool producers that generate local, ...regional, and national benefits. Applications close 11 November 5.00pm AEST. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50789235

21.01.2022 There are important steps you can take to make sure your birds stay free of avian influenza. Remember if you notice anything unusual in your flock to call the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

20.01.2022 Feeding meat to pigs can make your pigs sick and have dire consequences for the Australia pork industry. It's important to keep your pigs away from meat products or anything that has been in contact with meat! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2xB6fp1

20.01.2022 With COVID-19 and other biosecurity risks placing unprecedented pressure on our biosecurity system, more than 250 champions from across Australia’s and New Zealand’s biosecurity sector came together for a virtual workshop to discuss how we can mobilise a 25-million-strong biosecurity mass movement. Outcomes from the workshop will be made available in the coming weeks and will form the beginning of our Biosecurity 2030 agenda, so watch this space! Full article: https://bit.ly/36ceu7U

19.01.2022 The final workshop in the Australia Saturday Seminar Series will be held on Saturday 14 November at 12pm AEDT. The series will go out with a bang with the final topic ‘Ocular pathology of dogs and cats: from normal anatomy to common lesions’ the focus. The key presenter will be Dr Chris Reilly from Insight Veterinary Specialty Pathology, US who will provide some interesting insights and discussion into the topic. Register here: https://bit.ly/3jE2ZuH A big thank you to the Davis Thompson Foundation, the Australian Animal Pathology Standards Program, and the Australian Society for Veterinary Pathology for pulling together this wonderful initiative.

19.01.2022 The National Animal Biosecurity Research, Development and Extension Strategy have completed their Snapshot report. Research into zoonotic diseases and antimicrobials were two of the most highly reported project topics! Check out their findings here https://bit.ly/31274mD

19.01.2022 Do you want to help shape the future of Australia’s biosecurity system? Then register now for the Australian Biosecurity 2030 Workshop! The workshop will be held virtually on 4 & 5 November 2020. Hosted by Animal Health Australia, the Invasive Species Council, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions and Plant Health Australia, the workshop follows on from the hugely successful 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium. Once again, it will bring together delegates from across ...the biosecurity collective agriculture (animals and plants), humans, weeds, pest animals, wildlife, aquatics and the environment - to explore how to transform Australia’s biosecurity system to better protect our economy, environment and way of life. To find out more and register visit: https://bit.ly/3hHeUXZ

17.01.2022 Want to work within a passionate biosecurity team that are hard working and driven to deliver value to AHA members and stakeholders? Applications for the Biosecurity Extension Manager based in NSW close at 5pm tomorrow! The successful candidate will be a biosecurity champion focusing on accelerating the adoption of biosecurity initiatives relevant to sheepmeat and wool producers that generate local, regional, and national benefits. Apply now: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50789235

17.01.2022 Sharon Starick is AHA’s Chair and the next producer in our #AgDayAU series! Together with her husband and three daughters, they produce grain and pork in the Murraylands of SA. We asked Sharon if she had a message she’d like to give everyone, what would it be? As farmers we care about the health of our livestock, crops, pastures and landscapes. Currently, Australia is free of some pests and diseases that could threaten our livelihood along with the livelihoods of other far...mers and businesses involved in food production. "To protect our economy, businesses, lifestyles and our unique Australian environment, we need everyone to be on the look out for anything out of the ordinary and to report it. Keeping pests and diseases out is everyone’s responsibility our economy, our lifestyle and our environment depend on it! Stay tuned because we’ll have some more posts coming your way on Friday!

16.01.2022 Attention SA followers! SA is in the process of developing a new Biosecurity Act to provide a simpler, modern and more effective legislative framework for the management of pests and diseases, the trade in plant and animal products, and the response to biosecurity emergencies. Public consultation on the proposed approach for the new Biosecurity Act closes Tuesday 24 November. You can provide formal feedback by completing the online survey via YourSAy: https://bit.ly/2IHMwt3 or provide your feedback direct to Primary Industries and Regions SA at [email protected]

16.01.2022 The Australian Government has passed legislation that will see penalties significantly increase for travelers who fail to declare high-risk biosecurity goods at the Australian border. Powers to cancel the visas of people bringing in these dangerous goods will also be expanded. Check out the full media release here: https://bit.ly/2UlABUe

15.01.2022 It is important to keep a close eye on your pigs to know what signs and symptoms are normal for pigs and what might be a deadly disease!

14.01.2022 The Australian Government is inviting agricultural show societies and field day organisers to apply for the 'Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days' grant. The grant will reimburse them for costs gained if they had to cancel their scheduled show or agricultural field day in 2020 due to COVID-19. Applications close Friday 9 October. ... Find out more: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//supporting-agricultura

13.01.2022 The #AusBioAwards Community category was developed because not all heroes wear capes. They also come in the form of biosecurity champions, who help deliver significant biosecurity outcomes, and spread biosecurity awareness among the community. Nominate your biosecurity champions today at awe.gov.au/ABA. ... Nominations close 2 October 2020.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Bruce Christie, one of AHA’s Directors, on his appointment to Chair of Centre for Invasive Species Solutions very well deserved! https://invasives.com.au/about/about-team/

13.01.2022 Biosecurity is more important than ever, given the unprecedented times we live in. The National Animal Biosecurity Research, Development and Extension Strategy have published their Snapshot report based on a survey which was sent out to over 70 different organisations involved in this space! Check out the results here: https://bit.ly/31274mD

13.01.2022 Do you know someone paving the way in technological science and engineering in Australia? Nominations are now open for the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering Award 2021 awards that recognise outstanding Australia achievements in applied science, technology or engineering innovation and commercialisation! https://www.atse.org.au/news-and-/article/atse-awards-2021/

13.01.2022 An excellent initiative. Watch, play and listen all while learning what biosecurity is and why it’s so important!

11.01.2022 Coming up on the 4 November is the Animal Biosecurity Investment Showcase. Two critical topics will be discussed at the event including: 1. the three Ds- destruction, disposal, and decontamination ... 2. social science understanding and improving biosecurity using social science approaches To register visit: https://bit.ly/3guwTQI

09.01.2022 Do you have a plan in place to protect your property from an emergency animal disease outbreak? It’s a good time to think about it, with the outbreak of avian influenza in Victoria. Even if you aren’t in the vicinity of this outbreak, remember to practice good on-farm biosecurity and to report any out of the ordinary activity in your birds to your vet immediately or to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. https://www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/... Agriculture Victoria See more

08.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day! At AHA, we decided to celebrate #AgDayAU with a BBQ let us know what you did to celebrate our #aussiefarmers in the comments! If you’re not quite ready for Ag Day to be over yet check out some fun farm facts here! https://www.agday.org.au/farm-facts

08.01.2022 Have you registered yet for CSIRO's '2020 Recent Advances in Emergency Animal Diseases Symposium'? As the fog begins to lift, join Australia’s experts on Emergency Animal Diseases to hear the latest updates on the diseases which have made their mark in the region in 2020. These events are free, but registration is required. The first kicks off Tuesday 6 October, covering African Swine Fever. Register at: https://events.csiro.au/Even/2020/August//2020-RAEADS-6OCT

07.01.2022 Cattle Council of Australia has elected NT cattleman Markus Rathsmann as its new president. Congratulations Markus!

07.01.2022 If Australia were to experience an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) it could cost Australia up to $50 billion over 10 years. That’s why researchers, government bodies and livestock industries have banded together to work on the FMD Ready Project. The Project aims to strengthen preparedness for an emergency animal disease outbreak such as FMD and facilitate an earlier return to trade for Australia in the event of an outbreak. Find out more: https://research.csiro.au/fmd/

06.01.2022 Do you know what you can feed your pigs to keep them healthy and protect our pork industry? Check out this short video to find out more!

05.01.2022 Do you know what Animal Health Australia is all about? We’ve created this short video to tell you everything you need to know!

05.01.2022 There have been some great teams throughout history. The Mighty Ducks, the Avengers, the Matildas. But there’s another great team you may not know about and that’s the National Biosecurity Response Team! This impressive group helps Australian jurisdictions respond to biosecurity incidents such as emergency animal diseases and bushfires. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2GSDGrI

04.01.2022 With the outbreak of avian influenza in Victoria it's now more important than ever that good biosecurity measures are in place on your farm. Keep diseases, pests and weeds off your property and know what you would do if a disease were to enter your flock by pulling together a biosecurity plan using the following resources: National Farm Biosecurity Manual for Chicken Growers National Farm Biosecurity Technical Manual for Egg Production... https://bit.ly/2DIQdfz Agriculture Victoria See more

03.01.2022 Do you know the difference between African swine fever and Swine influenza? They can be easy to confuse so its important to know their differences.

02.01.2022 Do you take your birds to bird shows? Due to close contact among birds and handlers from different locations, there’s a risk of disease spread at these events. Check out these helpful biosecurity tips before you go to keep your birds safe and ensure the only thing they pick up at the show are prizes!

02.01.2022 Due to popular demand the Environmental Biosecurity Office has added two new webinars to their Environmental Biosecurity webinar series. The webinars will be held on 13 October and 10 November with the focus on Phytophthora, a plant pathogen which poses a significant threat to the Australian environment. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, register here: https://bit.ly/2FMPYkZ

02.01.2022 Next up in our #AgDayAU series of fabulous farmers is Claire Petterson. Claire recently won a #NuffieldAg scholarship, supported by Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia. Claire is a hay and beef cattle farmer from Collingullie in Southern NSW where they specialise in producing high quality lucerne hay and teff hay, as well as oaten and rye hay. ... We asked Claire what message she'd like to give to everyone and we weren't disappointed. "After working in biosecurity before returning to the farm full time I have seen firsthand the devastating impact introduced pests and diseases of livestock and plants can have on communities. "With prevention better than cure when it comes to pest and disease incursions, awareness and uptake of biosecurity practices have never been more important, at both the farm, state and national level. Biosecurity is not just a farmer or government responsibility it is the responsibility of the whole community to safeguard our agricultural resources." Keep an eye on our socials because we still have more producers we'd love to tell you about!

02.01.2022 Networking in the age of COVID-19! The National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) got together for a virtual networking dinner last week. The group put an interesting spin on their dinner by selecting an Asian theme, where everyone was asked to change their backgrounds to an Asian location and order Asian cuisine for dinner. Participants also dressed up with fancy hats and were treated to a virtual wine tasting and a guest speaker The networking dinner followed on from the ...NBRT mentors’ workshop, which allowed members of the team to discuss the key stages and techniques for mentoring in a biosecurity emergency response context. The workshop was held as a series of virtual sessions, with four workshops taking place over two weeks. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hQ0OTW

01.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2021 Agrifutures Horizon Scholarship Program. This is a fantastic opportunity so check it out below!