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Displaying 4 of about 4 resultsBack in 2014, CSIRO published ‘Australia’s Biosecurity Future: Preparing for future biological challenges’, which identified major biosecurity trends facing Australia’s biosecurity landscape, with a focus on an agricultural, environmental and marine biosecurity sector audience.
Focusing on the same primary audience, this report seeks to build on the 20…
The report, Australia’s Biosecurity Future: Unlocking the next decade of resilience, found Australia is at risk of increased disease outbreaks and pest incursions, weakened exports, and damage to our global trading reputation.
In the five years to 2017, the amount of biosecurity risk materials intercepted in Australia increased by almost 50 per cent. A…
By Cameron Webb, Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
We’re often warned to avoid mosquito bites after major flooding events. With more water around, there are likely to be more mosquitoes.
As flood waters recede around Townsville and clean-up efforts continue, the local population will be faced with this prospect o…
Before the onset of significant weather events, livestock producers are reminded to be prepared for the biosecurity impact of cyclones, storms and floods, reports the Land.
According to the article, severe weather can result in water contamination, damage to crops and pastures, loss of livestock and increased susceptibility of livestock to disease.