Foot-and-mouth disease is on Australia's doorstep. What will it look like if it spreads?
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease is on Australia's doorstep. What will it look like if it spreads?

ABC  

Kim Lane doesn't just remember the smell — she can almost taste it. "The impact of an FMD outbreak can be swift and severe," SafeMeat Advisory chair Andrew Henderson said. Context is important The level of heightened concern over a potential outbreak was visible this week, when Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced the detection of FMD viral fragments in imported pork products in Melbourne. "What has been found is viral fragments, which are almost certainly dead," Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said. "It can't be discounted the impact that FMD would have," agricultural market analyst Andrew Whitelaw recently told ABC Radio.

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New modelling shows lumpy skin disease risk reduced for Australia, as cattle industry warns against complacency
1 year, 7 months ago

New modelling shows lumpy skin disease risk reduced for Australia, as cattle industry warns against complacency

ABC  

The risk of a serious livestock disease making its way to Australia is lower than authorities first expected, but cattle producers remain nervous about the threat. Key points: Lumpy skin disease has spread through Indonesia, including Bali It's been estimated an outbreak could cost Australia more than $7 billion in lost trade in the first year No updated modelling on …

The threat of foot-and-mouth disease entering Australia sparked panic. Then what happened?
2 years, 2 months ago

The threat of foot-and-mouth disease entering Australia sparked panic. Then what happened?

ABC  

Only a few months ago, news outlets around the country were running alarming breaking news reports about a disease that could disrupt the lives of Australians and potentially cost the economy more than $80 billion. The presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia sent panic through Australia's farming industry, prompting calls from the opposition leader to ban travel to Bali. In …

Lumpy skin disease could reach Australia before foot and mouth disease, with fears the threat is going unnoticed
2 years, 3 months ago

Lumpy skin disease could reach Australia before foot and mouth disease, with fears the threat is going unnoticed

ABC  

A virus sitting on Australia's doorstep with the potential to cripple exports of Australian cattle, meat and dairy is being dubbed a "forgotten disease". Key points: LSD is currently present in more than 50 countries, including Russia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, India and Kenya Experts believe there is a 28 per cent likelihood of an outbreak of LSD in the …

ADF, Border Force called in as government establishes foot-and-mouth disease task force
2 years, 4 months ago

ADF, Border Force called in as government establishes foot-and-mouth disease task force

ABC  

The Army is being called in to advise the federal government on Australia's preparedness for a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Key points: A task force has been established to advise on Australia's preparedness to deal with a livestock disease outbreak Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the approach will be similar to that taken during a natural disaster Senator Watt …

Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats
2 years, 4 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats

ABC  

Foot-and-mouth disease might be dominating the headlines, but Australian officials say there are other diseases on our doorstep to watch out for. Dr Murray said record rainfall this winter had created a "perfect storm" for JEV to spread, which could lead to a greater number of infections in humans. University of Queensland professor Tim Mahony said it was one of …

Mail from Indonesia, China to be scanned in increased foot-and-mouth disease measures
2 years, 4 months ago

Mail from Indonesia, China to be scanned in increased foot-and-mouth disease measures

ABC  

All parcels arriving at Australian mail centres from Indonesia and China are now being scanned to identify potential biosecurity threats, including foot-and-mouth disease. Key points: All parcels from Indonesia and China now being scanned at mail centres A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak would devastate Australia's livestock sector Minister warns politics could harm international trade Australian biosecurity officials typically use x-ray machines …

Foot mats mandatory for all travellers from Indonesia amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot mats mandatory for all travellers from Indonesia amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

ABC  

The federal government has invoked new biosecurity powers at Australian airports as foot-and-mouth disease spreads through Indonesia. Biosecurity response zones will be set up at international airports, and in the coming days every traveller returning from Indonesia will be compelled to use foot mats or take other directions regarding biosecurity. "We have already announced a $14 million assistance package to …

EXPLAINER: Foot-and-mouth disease and the efforts to stop it
2 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: Foot-and-mouth disease and the efforts to stop it

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Thousands of cattle are covered in blisters from highly infectious foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia, sounding the alarm for the country, its Southeast Asian neighbors and Australia. Foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a virus that infects cattle, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals. Australia, which is currently free of foot-and-mouth disease, has expressed particular worry about the …

Foot-and-mouth disease fears spark extra $14m in government funding to keep it out of Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease fears spark extra $14m in government funding to keep it out of Australia

ABC  

Australia will spend an extra $14 million bolstering its defence against a disease that threatens to wipe out the country's farm and tourism sectors. Key points: The extra funding includes technical support package for Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea Extra resources will provide for new biosecurity officers at airports and mail centres The move comes amid fears an outbreak …

Farmers fearing foot-and-mouth outbreak feel like 'sitting ducks'
2 years, 5 months ago

Farmers fearing foot-and-mouth outbreak feel like 'sitting ducks'

ABC  

Livestock producers say they feel like "sitting ducks" and worry an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease could damage regional communities and their economies. Key points: Australia's $64 billion livestock industry is exposed to the disease to Australia's north A Limestone Coast livestock producer says large numbers of feral animals would make controlling an FMD outbreak "almost impossible" Australia's Agriculture Minister this …

Foot-and-mouth disease: What can you do to avoid being part of the FMD problem
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease: What can you do to avoid being part of the FMD problem

ABC  

Foot-and-mouth disease is on our doorstep. The Australian government, the livestock industry and members of the biosecurity and scientific community are imploring Australians to take the risk seriously and avoid being part of the FMD problem. With increased international travel and the short-term winter holiday plans of many Australians in full swing, one of the biggest dangers is returning travellers …

Foot-and-mouth emergency plan weeks away as school holiday tourists risk Australian outbreak
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot-and-mouth emergency plan weeks away as school holiday tourists risk Australian outbreak

ABC  

Cattle, pig and sheep farmers want more information about foot-and-mouth disease as it closes in on Australia's borders, with a revised emergency plan still weeks away and a potential outbreak looming. Key points: Farmers are anxiously waiting to hear what to do as FMD looms over Australia's livestock industry Australia's chief cattle vet says a revised emergency response plan will …

Farmers to be compensated if foot-and-mouth disease reaches Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Farmers to be compensated if foot-and-mouth disease reaches Australia

ABC  

Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Mark Schipp says Australian farmers will be compensated if their animals get foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak was confirmed in Bali at the weekend. Key points: Foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in Bali Australian farmers are now on high alert for the disease Chief Vet Mark Schipp says farmers will be compensated if their animals get …

Australian biosecurity ramps up amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Bali
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian biosecurity ramps up amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Bali

ABC  

The federal government is ramping up biosecurity measures at the border after the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in cows in Bali. Key points: Passengers returning from Bali will face tougher biosecurity checks to manage the risk of an Australian FMD outbreak Bali has been grappling with an outbreak for months and the disease can survive on various surfaces, including clothing …

Foot-and-mouth disease edges closer to Australia as tourist destination Bali confirms livestock outbreak
2 years, 5 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease edges closer to Australia as tourist destination Bali confirms livestock outbreak

ABC  

A livestock disease that could shut down Australia's meat and livestock trade has reached Bali, sparking calls for harsher border measures for those returning from the popular tourist destination. Key points: Dozens of cows in Bali have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease Australia's $32 billion livestock industry is at risk if the disease arrives in the country There are calls …

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease cost the UK billions in 2001, so how can Australia keep it out?
2 years, 6 months ago

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease cost the UK billions in 2001, so how can Australia keep it out?

ABC  

In the winter of 2001, acrid plumes of smoke rose from the British countryside as millions of cows, sheep and pigs were incinerated in a desperate war against foot-and-mouth disease. "If foot-and-mouth disease were to enter anywhere in Australia, all of Australia's market access for all products of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and pigs would be lost," he …

Foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Indonesia spark $164m NSW biosecurity lift
2 years, 6 months ago

Foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Indonesia spark $164m NSW biosecurity lift

ABC  

The New South Wales government has announced $164 million in funding to address growing biosecurity concerns that threaten the agricultural industry. Key points: The NSW Government has announced $164 million to address biosecurity threats Indonesia is currently experiencing outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease The Agriculture Minister says the funding will go towards creating an mRNA vaccine Outbreaks …

With foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin in Indonesia, WA producers want disease management plan detail
2 years, 7 months ago

With foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin in Indonesia, WA producers want disease management plan detail

ABC  

Western Australian livestock producers are concerned the state is underprepared for an outbreak of a serious animal disease, such as lumpy skin or foot-and-mouth. Key points: Producers say they need more detail of how a livestock disease outbreak would be managed They say without proper preparation an outbreak would be devastating The agriculture department says a disease management plan exists, …

Vet shortage puts Australia’s biosecurity at risk as foot-and-mouth disease looms
2 years, 7 months ago

Vet shortage puts Australia’s biosecurity at risk as foot-and-mouth disease looms

ABC  

Australia's shortage of veterinarians in rural and regional areas could put national biosecurity at risk as livestock diseases such as lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease inch closer, an industry spokesperson says. Key points: Australian Veterinary Association is concerned there's not enough vets to help with biosecurity measures Vets play a major role in Austraila's biosecurity FMD and LSD have …

Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious — this is how to protect yourself
3 years, 8 months ago

Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious — this is how to protect yourself

ABC  

A leading doctor says there's been a spike of hand, foot and mouth disease infections in Perth. Dr Simon Torvaldsen, Chair of the WA Australian Medical Association Council of General Practice says the disease usually begins with a mild flu-like illness and low-grade fever. "It's readily transmitted through close contact," Dr Torvaldsen says, such as skin-to-skin contact. " But Dr …

Pig farmers urged to ramp up biosecurity measures as illegal importation of pork increases
3 years, 8 months ago

Pig farmers urged to ramp up biosecurity measures as illegal importation of pork increases

ABC  

The pork industry is calling on pig owners to boost their biosecurity measures after African swine fever and foot and mouth disease virus fragments were again detected in pork products seized at Australia's international mail centres. Key points: Almost a quarter of pork products detected at airports and mailing centres tested positive for ASF virus fragments, and 1 per cent …

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