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African horse sickness in South East Asia

African horse sickness has now been detected in Malaysia, following a widespread outbreak in Thailand earlier in 2020.
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H7N7 Avian Influenza in Victoria

Following a farm testing positive to Avian influenza H7N7 on 31 July, a second egg production farm near Lethbridge in Victoria, has also tested positive to the disease.
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Available now!

AHA's new five year Strategic Plan is here. Take a look at our priorities and objectives from now until 2025.
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COVID-19 update

The COVID-19 virus has not been reported in domestic animals or wildlife in Australia. There is currently no evidence that livestock, dogs or other domestic animals play a significant role in the transmission of the virus responsible for COVID-19.
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Current situation with ASF

African swine fever continues to move through south-east Asia. Stay up-to-date with the latest information for the Australian pork industry.
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Issue 3 of The Link out now!

The Link features stories from producers, vets and others who work in the agriculture industry and shares what AHA is working on to strengthen the animal health system.
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Farm Biosecurity Website

Sourcing information on how to secure your farm against diseases, pests and weeds just became a whole lot easier.
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- On the front foot in the fight against Emergency Animal Diseases
  
  An Australian multidisciplinary research project has proven the power of partnerships between producers and other animal health stakeholders when it comes to recognising and combating emergency animal diseases.
  The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Ready Project* commenced in 2017, establishing five prod…
- Join our Board of Directors
  
  Animal Health Australia (AHA) is seeking experienced and visionary Directors to join its Board.
  AHA brings together governments and livestock industry bodies to strengthen emergency disease preparedness and response capability and advance biosecurity, animal health and market access. It is a member…
- Information about influenza virus & pigs
  
  The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment have developed a biosecurity alert on influenza in pigs with pandemic potential.
  It provides information on the issue from an animal health perspective. The alert can be viewed here.
- Providing every opportunity for the livestock sector to succeed
  
  Between drought, fires and the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that 2020 will be a year we will not readily forget.
  Along with the reality of our changing climate, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown health and biosecurity into the global spotlight at a time when Australia’s livestock industri…
- Extension a focus for sheep industries’ new national biosecurity strategy
  
  The Australian sheep and wool industries are set to receive greater support in implementing proactive biosecurity measures, through the appointment of a specialist extension resource at Animal Health Australia (AHA), based in South Australia.
  Establishing the role, which has been filled by Dr Emily …
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