Animal Health Australia

20/10/2026

H5 bird flu mainly affects birds. If you own pet birds or backyard poultry, there are simple ways you can help look after your animals.

Know what you can do to keep your chickens and birds safe.

If you suspect H5 bird flu, report it. Call the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4itdSRL

15/10/2026

Early detection. Better decisions. Stronger biosecurity.

Join us for the second NABRDES Biosecurity Research Showcase webinar and hear the latest research helping Australia's livestock industries prepare for and manage biosecurity risks.

Topics include:
• novel disease detection tools
• biosecurity practices in livestock transport
• industry-led approaches to enhance biosecurity standards.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear directly from researchers and industry leaders and ask your questions during the live Q&A.

📅 Monday 19 October 2026
⏰ 11:00 am AEDT
💻 Online

Register now: https://bit.ly/47dTg9S

12/10/2026

🔬 How can research help strengthen Australia's animal biosecurity system?

Join the next NABRDES Biosecurity Research Showcase webinar to explore practical research tackling some of today's biosecurity challenges.

Hear from experts from the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, Australian Pork Ltd and Charles Sturt University
on:
✅ New diagnostic tools for earlier disease detection
✅ Biosecurity risks and behaviours among livestock transporters
✅ Australia’s first voluntary enhanced biosecurity standards for emergency animal disease preparedness

Webinar details:
📅 Monday 19 October 2026
⏰ 11:00 am AEDT
💻 Online

Register now: https://bit.ly/47dTg9S

12/10/2026

Suspect an emergency animal disease? Act fast.

Early detection and reporting help protect your livestock, support disease containment efforts and reduce the risk of spread.
If you notice unusual signs in your animals, contact your veterinarian or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 immediately.

Learn the key steps to take and why EAD preparedness should be part of every farm biosecurity plan.

📖 Read the article: https://www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/what-to-do-ead-on-farm/

08/10/2026

🛡️ Good biosecurity starts with good planning.

Having clear procedures in place can help protect your farm from pests, diseases and weeds.

Farm Biosecurity's manuals provide practical guidance and templates to support effective on-farm biosecurity practices.

Review your current practices and strengthen your farm's biosecurity today. 🚜🌱

📖 Access the resources: https://bit.ly/3T1jUga

Plant Health Australia

A biosecurity manual contains all the measures that are used to reduce the risks of diseases entering or spreading on a property. Animal Health Australia, in collaboration with industry bodies, researchers and government agencies, works to develop, review and maintain farm biosecurity manuals for al...

02/10/2026

Good biosecurity = good business

Good biosecurity isn't just about protecting animal health. It's about protecting your business.

Poor biosecurity can lead to production losses, higher treatment costs, increased labour demands and impacts on existing and future market opportunities.

Simple steps such as quarantining introduced sheep, requesting a Sheep Health Declaration and monitoring flock health can help protect your flock and your business.

Learn how practical biosecurity measures can strengthen your sheep enterprise.

📖 Read the article: https://bit.ly/4hYXpEF

30/09/2026

📍 Tracking bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) activity

Also known as the Three Day Sickness, BEF activity can vary from season to season, influenced by conditions that affect mosquito populations and virus transmission.

During the 2024-25 arbovirus season, increased rainfall across parts of southeast Australia may have contributed to more favourable conditions for BEF activity.

The map below highlights the distribution of BEF virus activity identified through the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program (NAMP) annual report.

Read the full report here 👇
https://bit.ly/4fUuVv8


Cattle Australia Sheep Producers Australia

28/09/2026

Protecting your farm starts with a simple plan. 🐄🐑🚜

Taking a few practical steps can help reduce the risk of pests, weeds and diseases, helping to protect your animals, your business and your future. The Farm Biosecurity Action Planner provides practical guidance to assess risks, prioritise actions and build biosecurity into everyday farm operations.

Get started today and access the resources to build your own on-farm biosecurity plan:🔗 https://bit.ly/3SkWXXB

🌱🛡️🚜Plant Health Australia

A simple biosecurity plan helps identify risks, set clear expectations and support day to day biosecurity practices on your property. Keeping it practical and tailored to your property can make it easier to manage risks and respond if something unusual occurs.

23/09/2026

Help strengthen Australia’s emergency animal disease preparedness

We’re inviting livestock industry professionals to take part in the Liaison – Livestock Industry (LLI) workshop designed to enhance our collective readiness and response to emergency animal disease (EAD) events.

📍 28 October – Wollongbar, NSW

This workshop will explore detailed EAD response arrangements and equip participants with a clear understanding of the LLI role—its responsibilities, communication pathways, and how it supports coordination between industry and government during a crisis.

This is not general awareness training. It’s targeted, practical preparation for those who may represent their industry in a control centre during an EAD outbreak.

Nominations are open through your Peak Industry Body (PIB) as one of Animal Health Australia’s livestock industry members. Together, we can build a more resilient livestock sector.

🔗 For more information or to submit an expression of interest, visit animalhealthaustralia.com.au/lli/eoi-form

Expressions of interest are open until Friday 25 September.

20/09/2026

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