Australian cattle exports edged higher from August to September, but remained around 38 percent below the five year average for the month, according to the latest data released from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…Read More
Scientists at The University of Queensland are developing a protein-based vaccine to protect Australia’s beef industry from lumpy skin disease (LSD)…Read More
MLA’s Program Manager for Animal Wellbeing, Michael Laurence shares insights on FMD vaccines and the FMD vaccination program MLA is assisting with in Indonesia alongside the Australian and Indonesian Governments…Read More
The Albanese Government has introduced a Bill into Federal Parliament this week which, if passed, will encourage more thorough reporting of biosecurity risks entering Australia through air and sea ports.
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A Taskforce has made 14 recommendations to the Federal Government following a four week assessment of Australia’s level of preparedness if an exotic animal disease such as FMD or lumpy skin disease were to reach our shores. ..Read More
COMPETING land use could pressure Australian beef and lamb production capacity in coming years, a recent analysis shows. The battle for Australia’s land use is heating up with cropping, livestock..Read More
Travellers should remain vigilant of the risks posed by foot and mouth disease (FMD) and other pests and diseases when coming back to Australia, Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Dr Chris Locke has warned…Read More
Five sets of portable yards to aid local government authorities in vaccinating cattle for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across the Indonesian Archipelago have now been completed thanks to a project funded by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)…Read More
Weekly Grill podcast host Kerry Lonergan this week points the microphone towards independent meat and livestock industry analyst and consultant, Simon Quilty. In a wide ranging discussion, the pair chat about prospects for improvement in China market access, the impact that the US drought will have on Australia’s beef fortunes heading into 2023, cattle market direction, FMD and other topical issues…Read More
The FMD risk to Australia is declining due to a combination of increasing vaccine coverage and heightened biosecurity at Australian entry points, Dr Ross Ainsworth reports in this months South East Asia report…Read More
