Animal Health Australia

02/07/2025

Connecting for a healthier future 🔗

AHA CEO Dr Samantha Allan joined experts from across the country at the first-ever One Health Symposium in Canberra on 25–26 June.

The event brought together voices from government, research, industry, and nonprofits to explore the big issues linking human, animal, and environmental health.

📸 Here she is with Dr Chris Baker from HASTE – a project focused on improving rapid decision-making during emergency animal disease outbreaks. Great to see national collaboration in action!

01/07/2025

🚜 NSW farmers – we need your help!

Do you own one or more working dogs on your farm in New South Wales? 🐕

A DVM3 R&E student, supported by funding from the Australian Wool Education Trust, is conducting a short, anonymous survey to better understand how farmers manage the risk of hydatid disease on their properties.

Your input will help shape resources to support healthy farms and working dogs across the region.

🕒 It takes just 15–20 minutes to complete
🔒 Your responses are completely anonymous
📢 Please share with other NSW farmers—every response counts!

👉 Take the survey now: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=MRYPC8DRPMDF3TNT

Survey closes 31 August 2025.

26/06/2025

It's your last chance to nominate an Australian biosecurity champion ⏰

Our biosecurity system plays a strong role in maintaining Australia’s agricultural industries, protecting our environment and way of life 🌱

There's still time to nominate an individual, group or organisation that deserves to be recognised for their role in keeping Australia safe from biosecurity threats.

There are 9 categories to recognise the diverse range of stakeholders contributing to Australia's biosecurity system, including industry, science, community, education and more. 🔬🏭

📅 Nominations close 9 am AEST Monday 30 June.

Submit a nomination 👉 agriculture.gov.au/ABA

Australian Biosecurity

24/06/2025

📖 Get your copy of the 2024 Animal Health in Australia Report! 🐟 🐷

Dive into our comprehensive report that features info on a range of important initiatives, such as the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan, Animalplan 2022-27 and AQUAPLAN 2022-27.

Key highlights include:
⭐️ Detailed accounts of national exercises like Exercise Volare, FlyWheel and Black Tiger aimed at testing and improving Australia’s national preparedness and response capabilities
⭐️ Nationwide initiatives to safeguard both animal and human health.

Download the full report: https://bit.ly/3STZ7tV

24/06/2025

✅ That’s a wrap!

Thanks to all the dedicated industry representatives who joined us for the Liaison-Livestock Industry (LLI) Workshop in Brisbane. Your commitment to strengthening our emergency animal disease response capacity is inspiring.

Let’s keep the momentum going—stay connected, stay informed, and continue building a resilient livestock industry.

23/06/2025

Could you be the next Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year? 🌱 🐮

Supported by Plant Health Australia and AHA, this award is part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards 🏆 If you know a primary producer or grower, including individuals and organisations, who have outstanding biosecurity practices, then nominate them today!

👉 agriculture.gov.au/ABA

20/06/2025

📸 A snapshot of collaboration in action!

Our Brisbane Liaison-Livestock Industry Workshop is bringing together passionate industry reps to prepare for emergency animal disease responses.

Thanks to all who are contributing their time and expertise.

19/06/2025

🏆 Nominations for the Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open!
Every day, people are doing their part to protect Australia from biosecurity threats. Their extraordinary efforts safeguard our agricultural industries, unique environment and way of life.

Nine award categories celebrate the wide range of stakeholders who contribute to our biosecurity system:

🌟 Dr David Banks Lifetime Achievement Award
🔬 Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
🏅 First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
🚜 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year
🏭 Industry
🖆 Government
🌱 Environmental Biosecurity
👨‍👩 Community
📚 Education

If you know an individual, group or organisation making a significant impact, nominate them today!

🔗 Submit your nomination at agriculture.gov.au/ABA.

Nominations close Monday 30 June.

Australian Biosecurity

18/06/2025

🎉 Unveiling the 2024 Animal Health in Australia Report! 🏅

This new report explores the One Health approach to strengthen public health and disease control, provides insights into Australia's Animal Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan and outlines the establishment of the Australian Centre for Disease Control. It’s been a busy year in the animal health space!

Download the full report to see how we're protecting Australia’s livestock: https://bit.ly/3STZ7tV

Join us in our commitment to a healthier future for Australia's animals!

18/06/2025

Our CEO, Dr Samantha Allan, proudly represented Australia and the AHA at the 92nd WOAH General Session in Paris this May. The session brought together 183 member countries to discuss critical topics in animal health, including vaccine development and disease control strategies.

Following the session, Dr Allan visited Boehringer Ingelheim’s new FMD vaccine facility in Lyon—home to Australia’s FMD vaccine bank. She was impressed by the facility’s readiness to support Australia in the event of an outbreak.

We’re proud to be part of the global conversation on animal health and biosecurity!

12/06/2025

Are you passionate about animal health and welfare? Do you have a strong background in veterinary or animal science, coupled with a proven track record in project management and technical expertise in animal health preparedness and response?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you - AHA is seeking a Head of Technical Services! 🔎
https://www.seek.com.au/job/84735130

Join AHA’s Senior Leadership Team and Drive Biosecurity and Emergency Preparedness Initiatives.

06/06/2025

📣 Discover the 2024 Animal Health in Australia Report! 🐄 🐑 🐟

The latest report is packed with crucial information, including Exercise Volare. This initiative was a nationwide effort to ensure Australia is prepared for a potential outbreak of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza.

Key Highlights:
🌟 Preparedness and response info – the report highlights Australia’s investment and activities to strengthen national preparedness for emergency animal diseases.

🌟 National animal health initiatives - the report features Australia's strategies and plans to advance animal health and biosecurity. In particular, the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan was launched in 2024 and outlines activities to be delivered over the next two years.

🌟 One Health – the report shares the progress of Australia's Animal Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan and establishment of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, including a dedicated One Health Unit

Download the full report to learn how we're safeguarding Australia's animal health: https://animalhealthaustralia.com.au/ahia2024/

Stay informed and support our mission to keep Australia’s animals healthy and safe!

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry