Animal & Plant Health
Animal and Plant Health Home
This index page from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry provides access to information on emergency responses to animal and plant health and food safety issues, information regarding food safety, agricultural and veterinary chemicals and residue limits and surveys.
Animal Pests and Diseases
This Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry page provides you with more information on pests and diseases that are of most concern to Australia, and what you can do to protect your animals. Includes links to information on Avian Influenza (or Bird Flu); Bovine Johne's Disease; Ovine Johne's Disease; Newcastle Disease; Enzootic Bovine Leucosis; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Foot and Mouth Disease.
Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)
The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) was established to overcome difficulties in organising the control of an insect which migrates over long distances and poses an interstate threat to agricultural industries. Here you will find information on locusts in Australia and the activities of the APLC.
Equine Influenza
National pests & disease outbreaks page with situation updates, links to state and territory Department of Primary Industry, frequently asked questions, movement restrictions and information about financial assistance.
Equine Influenza Inquiry (2007- )
An independent inquiry into the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia in August of 2007 was announced on 2 September 2007 and the Hon Mr Ian Callinan AC was appointed Commissioner. This site includes announcements, transcripts, exhibits and the terms of reference.
www.equineinfluenzainquiry.gov.au
National Pests and Disease Outbreaks
National Pests and Disease Outbreaks was developed collaboratively across State/Territory and Australian Government agricultural agencies to provide a single, user-friendly website through which stakeholders can find access to local, state and national information in relation to Australian responses to current ongoing outbreaks of animal and plant pests and diseases.
