Australia has a widely accepted disease-free status. This includes having a 'negligible' Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) risk status (the highest status) and being free from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
SAFEMEAT provides advice on international and domestic developments regarding animal diseases that may impact on Australia's livestock and meat industries.
Programs relating to effective disease management include:
The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) is a nationally-agreed framework for the response to and management of emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents in Australia. Animal Health Australia (AHA) oversees AUSVETPLAN, as well as all animal health issues that may impact on animal production, trade and market access and community social licence.
Biosecurity relates to preventative measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, invasive pests or weeds. Under LPA, livestock producers must implement on-farm biosecurity systems to minimise both the risk of infectious diseases being introduced to livestock production properties and the subsequent spread of any such diseases.
The Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program is the on-farm assurance program that underpins market access for Australian red meat. LPA requires producers to implement on-farm biosecurity systems to minimise both the risk of infectious diseases being introduced to livestock production properties and the subsequent spread of any such diseases.
The Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) is managed by Integrity Systems Company (ISC).
The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) is a nationally-agreed framework for the response to and management of emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents in Australia. AUSVETPLAN documents the roles, responsibilities, coordination arrangements, policies, strategies and procedures for the response to EAD incidents in Australia.
Animal Health Australia (AHA) manages the development and review of the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) on behalf of its Members.
Visit the Animal Health Australia (AHA) website to learn more about animal disease management in Australia.