THE detection of avian influenza in a sheep in the United Kingdom has not increased the risks to Australia, a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry spokesperson said…Read More
Terry Sim, March 27, 2025
AVIAN influenza has been confirmed in sheep for the first time, in a ewe on a United Kingdom farm following repeat milk testing…Read More
AGRICULTURE Victoria has confirmed H7N8 high pathogenicity avian influenza on a third poultry farm in Euroa…Read More
Sheep Central, February 24, 2025
LEGISLATION supporting the much-maligned biosecurity protection levy on farmers was quashed in the Senate today in a Nationals-led action supported by the Greens and the crossbench…Read More
Terry Sim, February 12, 2025
LIVESTOCK producers have been reminded to report any sick or dead birds as a priority following confirmation of high pathogenicity avian influenza — H7 bird flu — in poultry at an egg farm near Euroa in northern Victoria…Read More
Sheep Central, February 10, 2025
AUSTRALIA is already well-prepared for the possibility of avian influenza spreading to livestock species such as sheep, according to the government and peak grower body WoolProducers Australia…Read More
Terry Sim, January 29, 2025
SCOTLAND has banned imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany following the discovery of Foot and Mouth Disease in water buffalo in Brandenburg…Read More
Sheep Central, January 17, 2025
ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority investigations into the distribution of potentially asbestos contaminated material on sites and farms are continuing in South Australia’s Naracoorte area…Read More
Terry Sim, December 13, 2024
ASSISTANT Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Anthony Chisholm has confirmed that the Federal Government has not abandoned its policy of partially recovering biosecurity costs from farmers, despite strong pushback from the industry…Read More
Emma Alsop, November 8, 2024
H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs — something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020…Read More
Ed Hutchinson, University of Glasgow, November 7, 2024
THE Federal Government yesterday announced a $95 million investment to prepare and protect the nation against a strain of avian influenza that carries significant risks for agricultural industries, our unique wildlife and the national economy…Read More
Sheep Central, October 15, 2024
VICTORIAN biosecurity executive Dr Katherine Clift has been appointed Australia’s new Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports for the next five years…Read More
Sheep Central, September 30, 2024