Claims ‘trade will trump biosecurity’ as government proposes ‘weakened’ disease testing for imported raw prawns
The federal government is being accused of allowing “trade to trump biosecurity” over proposed changes that industry says…
Inspection of Weona Park horse stud found several serious animal welfare issues, just weeks before public outcry
Just weeks before a firestorm of public outrage erupted over conditions at a Tasmanian horse breeder’s stud, an…
Wild birds found to be key drivers of H5N1 outbreak in North America
Since late 2021, a panzootic, or “a pandemic in animals,” of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has…
NSW seeks federal support for world-first mRNA foot and mouth disease vaccine
Scientists are preparing to submit a potential breakthrough vaccine preventing foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock for…
How wild bird poo testing in northern Australia is helping keep eggs on the shelves
It is early morning on a remote Northern Territory beach, but the heat and humidity are already stifling.…
Potato mop-top virus detected in Victoria for first time, industry says
Potato seeds found in cold storage in Victoria have tested positive for the exotic mop-top virus. The Australian…
Central Queensland included in fire ant biosecurity zones
Biosecurity zones have been introduced to parts of central Queensland months after fire ants were detected outside the…
Inside the Australian lab where scientists study bird flu and other emerging disease threats
When Jennifer Barr arrives at work each morning, she goes through half-a-dozen security checkpoints, removes her clothes, and…
Lord Howe Island detection dog Sebbi retires to Brisbane after years of ‘hard work’
Paradise’s four-legged guardian is hanging up his leash. For almost a decade Sebbi the springer spaniel has been…
Australia on alert to shot hole borer threat as WA pivots to tree canopy rehabilitation
A shot hole borer on wood, next to some of the holes it has made.(Supplied: Department of Primary…
Giant invasive oyster species spreads through Queensland waters
As Australia grapples with the economic and environmental cost of biosecurity failures including fire ants, varroa mite and…
Varroa mite detected in South Australia for first time
Parasitic pest, varroa mite has been detected in South Australia for the first time. The discovery was made…