Queensland

I hope this update finds everyone well and reinvigorated after the National Conference. I am currently overseas undertaking the last part of my Nuffield Scholarship travel - focusing on biosecurity attitudes and culture within livestock production industries internationally and domestically. As I write this - I have finished up travel in Brazil and the United Kingdom and heading to Indonesia to learn more from international counterparts. I look forward to returning back to sharing these insights.

Two Biosecurity Queensland initiatives were recently announced by Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner.

If you suspect an emergency animal disease, phone the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries call centre on 13 25 23 or BSL on 07 3708 8762.

Queensland’s Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory (BSL) provides world-class testing and diagnostics for animal pests and diseases of terrestrial and aquatic livestock, bees and wildlife.

‘Infection with Ehrlichia canis’ has been removed from the national list of notifiable animal diseases and canine ehrlichiosis is no longer considered a notifiable incident in Queensland. Disease management is now focused on tick prevention and early detection and treatment.