Victoria

High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) - Biosecurity Alert

Current situation – 23 May 2024 We are investigating poultry deaths at an egg farm near Meredith. Diagnostic testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness at Geelong has confirmed H7N3 high pathogenic avian influenza.

Current situation – 22 May 2024 We are investigating poultry deaths at an egg farm near Meredith. Preliminary tests have confirmed the presence of avian influenza.

The Sheep and Goat Compensation Advisory Committee (SGCAC) and Cattle Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) primary role is to advise the Minister for Agriculture on recommended projects for funding from the Cattle, Sheep and Goat Compensation Fund and provide guidance for funding rounds and continuous improvements of the Livestock Biosecurity Funds Grant Program.

With May upon us, it is almost conference time and with it happening in Melbourne this year I hope many of you are able to find the time to attend and relax in the collegial atmosphere while enjoying some world class CPD.