Animal Health Australia

04/06/2026

Feedlot industry strengthens disease preparedness

The Australian Lot Feeders' Association is strengthening industry preparedness for emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin disease with new tools, updated standards, and hands-on training.

Find out more or get involved: https://bit.ly/3Ps4Fh9

Plant Health Australia

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is proud to announce its initiative that encourages all Australian feedlots to make a pledge to provide cattle under their care with access to shade. With 70.4% of cattle on feed at any time under shade, the feedlot industry is making strides towards ...

03/06/2026

Explore the 2025 Animal Health in Australia Report

Key achievements in 2025 include:
👉 Successful eradication of H7 HPAI in Victoria and declaration of national freedom to the World Organisation for Animal Health.
👉 Strengthened national preparedness through coordinated biosecurity exercises, including Exercise Raintree.
👉 Progress of Animalplan, AQUAPLAN and the National Lumpy Skin Disease Action Plan to improve surveillance, research and emergency readiness.

Download the report at https://bit.ly/4jFdgqq


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02/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards.

These awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system through leadership, collaboration, innovation and proactive risk management.

Animal Health Australia and Health Australia sponsor the Producer of the Year category. Members are encouraged to nominate producers who show strong leadership and best practice in on farm biosecurity.

To learn more or nominate, visit agriculture.gov.au/aba

Nominations close 5 pm AEST, Tuesday 16 June 2026. Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

01/06/2026

🕒 Our online training platform BOLT will close on 30 June 2026!

If you haven’t already:
⚠️️ Complete any courses in BOLT by 20 June 2026
⚠️ Download certificates and training records you need

From 1 July 2026, AHA online training will be available via the Acorn platform with a new login.
Find key dates and support information at https://bit.ly/4txK8Wf

01/06/2026

Ready to represent your industry during an emergency animal disease response?

We’re inviting livestock industry professionals to take part in the upcoming Liaison – Livestock Industry (LLI) workshop on Wednesday 22 July – Fremantle, WA.

This workshop is designed for individuals, endorsed by their national Peak Industry Body (PIB), who are prepared to step into the LLI role during an emergency animal disease (EAD) event.

What you’ll gain:
✅ an appreciation of the role you can play supporting your industry during an emergency outbreak
✅ a clear understanding of the LLI function and its responsibilities
✅ practical skills to operate effectively within an EAD response
✅ insights into how industry and government collaborate during a crisis

This is not general awareness training—it’s targeted preparation for those ready to lead.

If you’re ready to contribute, contact your PIB (as one of Animal Health Australia’s livestock industry members) to seek nomination.

📧 For more information, email [email protected]
🔗 Or submit your EOI at https://bit.ly/4tY8Zmh

Expressions of interest are open until Friday 12 June.

28/05/2026

📢 Have your say on reforms for the national biosecurity system

Australia’s biosecurity system is under increasing pressure, and national reforms are proposed. AHA members are encouraged to review the discussion paper and provide feedback to ensure industry perspectives are heard.

Responses close on 12 June 2026 at 5pm (AEST).

💬 Have your say: https://bit.ly/4a8BMgL

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

20/05/2026

ℹ️ Queensland livestock movement breaches

Recent biosecurity enforcement action in Queensland, including a record fine for serious livestock movement breaches, highlights the ongoing importance of strong biosecurity and traceability across the livestock supply chain.
Accurate movement records and timely NLIS notifications are everyday actions that help protect animal health, maintain market access and support rapid response if an emergency animal disease outbreak occurs. These systems work best when everyone plays their part to keep our industry safe.

Read news article here:

A pastoral company has been hit with a record $45,000 fine after moving thousands of cattle across state lines without proper tracking. Authorities say the penalty sends a clear warning.

19/05/2026

AHiA System Report (Second Edition) now available

The Animal Health in Australia System Report explains how Australia’s animal health system works to support disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and animal welfare.
The report outlines how governance, biosecurity, laboratories, emergency management and industry collaboration work together to protect Australia’s world-class animal health status.

Access the report here: https://bit.ly/4jFdgqq


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19/05/2026

Animal Health in Australia Annual Report 2025 is out now!

The Annual Report provides a snapshot of how Australia protected and strengthened animal health in 2025.

It highlights key achievements, major disease investigations, surveillance activities, and the policies and programs that guide Australia’s animal health framework. The report also outlines national initiatives that supported preparedness, response and system capability over the past year.

Access the report: https://bit.ly/4jFdgqq


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14/05/2026

🚨 Animal Health Australia (AHA) is moving its online training from BOLT (Biosecurity Online Training) to a new learning system, Acorn, from 1 July 2026.

🕒BOLT will close on 30 June 2026, ahead of AHA’s move to the Acorn learning platform.

If you have courses in progress or need certificates for compliance or employment, make sure you:
✔ Complete courses in BOLT by 20 June 2026 - https://bit.ly/432cX2b
✔ Download and save your training records

👉More details and FAQs are available at https://bit.ly/4txK8Wf