Biosecurity
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- National Livestock Identification System
The NLIS is Australia's scheme for identifying and tracing livestock - Biosecurity Planning and Implementation
Biosecurity Planning is essential to reduce the risk of entry and spread of emergency animal diseases - Newcastle Disease Management Plan
The 2008-2012 Plan provides an integrated national approach to ND prevention and management with the aim to reduce the risk and impact of future outbreaks of Australian-origin ND. It is based on the application of poultry industry biosecurity plans and the strategic application and monitoring of vaccination.
- Screw Worm Fly Program
A program to raise awareness and promote the risk of screw worm fly in Australia - TSE Freedom Assurance Program
A comprehensive source of information on Australia's activities to remain free of TSE's including scrapie and bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as 'mad cow disease'
The Biosecurity Program draws together all projects associated with reducing the disease risks facing Australian livestock production industries. This is primarily achieved through the implementation of auditable biosecurity standards, “freedom assurance programs” and intervention programs such as vaccine usage and tracing/identification schemes.