Animal Health Australia

17/06/2026

📢 Stay ahead of livestock health risks in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Livestock Health Report shares real, on-the-ground insights from vets and rural service providers, informing producers about emerging issues early and providing them with the information they need to look out for and respond to them. Free to subscribe!

Get updates straight to your inbox or visit https://bit.ly/3TWONzC to stay informed.

The network, coordinated by veterinarian Dr Bruce Jackson, brings together service providers including; private veterinarians, stock agents, rural merchandisers and shearing contractors. The Network looks to conduct livestock health monitoring during their time spent on-farm, especially those proper...

17/06/2026

📢 The 2024-2025 National Arbovirus Monitoring Program (NAMP) Annual Report is out now.

NAMP tracks selected insect-borne viruses affecting Australia’s ruminant livestock and provides data that supports:
✅ Market access
✅ Bluetongue early warning
✅ Arbovirus risk management

The latest report shows where arboviruses were active across Australia during the 2024–25 transmission season.

Read the report 👉 https://bit.ly/4fUuVv8


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15/06/2026

The Australian goat industry has completed a comprehensive review of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Goats.

The updated advice includes clearer recommendations for goat husbandry and handling, along with a new dedicated chapter for fibre goats.

These standards and guidelines are intended for industry-wide adoption and support consistent, best practice goat welfare across all enterprise types.

Get a copy at https://bit.ly/4dh4ePH

12/06/2026

🏆Nominate a producer for the 2026 Biosecurity Awards – nominations close 16 June 2026!

AHA members play an important role in strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system and supporting best practice across livestock industries. Now is your chance to recognise a producer who is making a real difference and help showcase leadership from your industry on the national stage.

👉 Nominate a biosecurity champion today! https://bit.ly/3S5f6Ij

11/06/2026

Take a closer look at the Animal Health in Australia System Report (Second Edition)

The System Report provides a structured overview of how Australia protects animal health through national coordination, strong biosecurity and a One Health approach.

It outlines how governments, industry, veterinarians and laboratories work together to support surveillance, preparedness, animal welfare and response capability.

Access the report here: https://bit.ly/4jFdgqq


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08/06/2026

Help strengthen Australia’s emergency animal disease preparedness

Animal Health Australia, WA DPIRD, and national Peak Industry Bodies invite livestock industry professionals to take part in the Liaison – Livestock Industry (LLI) workshop in Fremantle on 22 July 2026.

This workshop is designed for those who may represent their industry in a control centre during an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreak. It’s not general training—it’s targeted, practical, and essential.

✅ Get across the national EAD response arrangements
✅ Understand the LLI role and how it connects industry and government
✅ Build confidence in crisis communication and coordination
✅ Take part in scenario-based exercises that prepare you for the real thing

Nominations are open through your Peak Industry Body (PIB) as one of Animal Health Australia’s livestock industry members.

🔗 For more information or to submit an expression of interest, visit https://bit.ly/4tY8Zmh

04/06/2026

Feedlot industry strengthens disease preparedness

The Australian Lot Feeders' Association is strengthening industry preparedness for emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin disease with new tools, updated standards, and hands-on training.

Find out more or get involved: https://bit.ly/3Ps4Fh9

Plant Health Australia

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is proud to announce its initiative that encourages all Australian feedlots to make a pledge to provide cattle under their care with access to shade. With 70.4% of cattle on feed at any time under shade, the feedlot industry is making strides towards ...

03/06/2026

Explore the 2025 Animal Health in Australia Report

Key achievements in 2025 include:
👉 Successful eradication of H7 HPAI in Victoria and declaration of national freedom to the World Organisation for Animal Health.
👉 Strengthened national preparedness through coordinated biosecurity exercises, including Exercise Raintree.
👉 Progress of Animalplan, AQUAPLAN and the National Lumpy Skin Disease Action Plan to improve surveillance, research and emergency readiness.

Download the report at https://bit.ly/4jFdgqq


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02/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards.

These awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that strengthen Australia’s biosecurity system through leadership, collaboration, innovation and proactive risk management.

Animal Health Australia and Health Australia sponsor the Producer of the Year category. Members are encouraged to nominate producers who show strong leadership and best practice in on farm biosecurity.

To learn more or nominate, visit agriculture.gov.au/aba

Nominations close 5 pm AEST, Tuesday 16 June 2026. Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

01/06/2026

🕒 Our online training platform BOLT will close on 30 June 2026!

If you haven’t already:
⚠️️ Complete any courses in BOLT by 20 June 2026
⚠️ Download certificates and training records you need

From 1 July 2026, AHA online training will be available via the Acorn platform with a new login.
Find key dates and support information at https://bit.ly/4txK8Wf