Animal Health Australia

06/03/2025

In honour of tomorrow, we’re excited to spotlight our fabulous CEO, Dr Samantha Allan! 🌟

Sam has been a powerhouse in the ag space since her first foray into the sector at 17 as a jillaroo in western Qld. Since then, Sam has worked in private veterinary practice in NSW and South Yorkshire, England, before moving into government veterinary roles for over 14 years, including the role of Deputy CVO. She has been working in the national emergency management space at AHA for seven years.

Sam’s always been comfortable and confident in the ag space and is making strides in strengthening the animal health and biosecurity system as AHA’s CEO. On her experience as a woman in the sector, Sam said it's important to be confident in your ability and show your initiative by stepping up and having a go. If you expect to succeed you will. Support others in creating a respectful workplace and always call out unprofessional behaviour if you encounter it.

Sam has some sage advice for younger women looking to work in ag.
✅ Be selective about your first job – a place with great culture where young people are supported and encouraged will be a much better start than a place that pays the highest wages or has the flashiest set-up but poor culture.
✅ Find a mentor – someone you look up to and trust, and who has time to catch up with you regularly. They can provide advice and encouragement as well as introduce you to their networks.

06/03/2025

🗣️✨ Help shape the Rural plant Code webinar!

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is running a webinar 📽️️ on the Rural plant Code of Practice 2024 (the Code) and is seeking your feedback on what topics you would like to learn more about.

The Code supports the agriculture sector to meet its work health and safety 🦺obligations and covers common hazards and control measures when working with a wide range of items classified as rural plant (e.g. machinery, equipment, tools, appliances, vehicles etc).

To make sure the webinar is useful for you, take a moment to complete the short survey 📝 and share what topics you would like covered in the Rural plant Code webinar.

Submit your feedback by Friday, 7 March 2025 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4brdRJ2. The webinar is open to everyone in the agriculture sector.

05/03/2025

Avian influenza reminder 🚨 If you have pet birds or backyard poultry in the restricted or control areas, you must observe all official controls. You cannot move your birds, products (including eggs and manure), or husbandry equipment without a permit.

If you need a permit, please use the permits portal on the Agriculture Victoria website.

For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianinfluenza

04/03/2025

🎯 Setting goals and objectives for your wild dog management plan is key to success.

Learn how to establish measurable targets 📊, develop a plan of action 📝, and monitor progress effectively 📈

Explore our guidelines for planning on the NWDAP website ➡️ https://wilddogplan.org.au/wild-dog-management/

28/02/2025

Movement controls are now in place for poultry and bird products in the Strathbogie Shire, east of the Goulburn Valley Freeway.

All movements of birds and bird products (including eggs and manure) and poultry equipment into, within or out of the restricted and control areas are banned unless you have a permit.

Vehicles transporting birds, bird products, feed, and equipment can still use the Hume Freeway as long as they don't stop or deviate from it.

Need to apply for a permit? Visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianinfluenza

27/02/2025

Attention poultry farmers, backyard chicken and bird owners - remember to regularly check your birds! 🐓

If you suspect your birds are sick, contact your local vet or call the all-hours Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 📞

For more info 👉 agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianinfluenza

26/02/2025

Our Training Officer, Bronte Clifford, is taking part in the annual Zoo2Zoo charity ride—marking her sixth consecutive year of supporting this amazing cause.

Bronte’s support for the Black Dog Institute and its vital work in improving mental health outcomes for Australians drives her commitment to this event. Funds raised through the ride directly support those experiencing mental health challenges, with this year’s participants aiming to raise over $100,000 to make a meaningful difference.

This year’s ride spans an incredible 1500 km over nine days starting in Melbourne, Victoria, and finishing in Dubbo, New South Wales. Along the way, riders champion mental health awareness and much-needed support for the cause.

Learn more 👉

A series of cycling events in aid of Black Dog Institute to raise much needed funds for mental health research.

25/02/2025

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed H7N8 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) on a fourth poultry farm in Euroa.

More info below 👇

A fourth property in the Euroa area has been confirmed positive with H7 avian influenza (bird flu).

This detection is in close proximity to the 3 previously confirmed sites and is not unexpected.

The current restricted area is approximately 5 km around the infected properties and includes Euroa.

All movements of birds, bird products and related equipment into, within or out of the restricted and control areas are prohibited unless under a permit. You do not need a permit to buy chicken meat and eggs from a retailer for personal use.

If you are in the restricted area and have 50 birds or more you must keep your birds enclosed in sheds or cages to separate them from wild birds.

Housing your birds helps reduce the risk of spreading avian influenza, however good biosecurity practices are encouraged.

Please continue to report any cases of unexplained bird deaths to the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

For more information: Agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianflu

24/02/2025

AHA and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development hosted a Liaison – Livestock Industry (LLI) Workshop in Orange on Wednesday 12 February 👏

The workshop welcomed over 20 new and existing LLI representatives from Peak Industry Bodies across the cattle, horse, lot feeders, poultry, and sheep industries to enhance their understanding of the significance and responsibility of the LLI function 🐮 🐴 🐓 🐑

The workshop also provided the opportunity to forge strong relationships across the sector, creating a unified front against the threats of emergency animal diseases. Thank you to everyone who participated in the workshop! ✍️

23/02/2025

ChurchillTrust Fellowship applications open 28 February! ✍️

This is a unique chance to travel internationally, study global best practice, and apply it in your working life 🌎

Applications close 1 May 2025 📆

Find out more – visit https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/

21/02/2025

Agriculture Victoria media release: Avian influenza detected at third neighbouring property 🐓

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed H7N8 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) on a third poultry farm in Euroa. This new detection is in close proximity to the two other infected properties.

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Agriculture Victoria has confirmed H7N8 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) on a third poultry farm in Euroa. This new detection is in close proximity

20/02/2025

If you’re a primary producer affected by high rainfall and flooding in northern Qld, there is assistance and resources available to help you recover.

Assistance includes:
✔️ Disaster Assistance Loans up to $250,000
✔️ Essential Working Capital Loans up to $100,000
✔️ Freight subsidies of up to $5,000.

Find out more at https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/primary-producers

19/02/2025

🐑 The 2023 – 24 NSHMP Annual Report is now available! 📄 Dive into the latest findings here 👉 https://bit.ly/40wXs21

A total of 10 abattoirs participated in data collection in 2023 – 24, including from locations such as Cowra (NSW), Lobethal (SA), Cressy (Tasmania), Ararat (Victoria), and Narrikup (WA) and provided national coverage of the significant sheep producing regions of Australia.

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11/02/2025

🐾 Pets and Veterinary Sector Women’s Development Scholarships 🩺✨

📚 Partial scholarships of $1,000-$5,000 are available from Women & Leadership Australia!

💼 Choose from one of four leadership and workplace skill development courses, tailored for women at all levels in the pets and veterinary sector.

⏳ Apply by Friday, 28 March 2025! https://www.wla.edu.au/industry/pets-vets/

05/02/2025

🐕🚜 Did you know livestock guardian animals like Maremma dogs, alpacas, and donkeys can play a crucial role in wild dog and dingo control? Not only do they protect your livestock, but they also contribute to stronger farm biosecurity.

Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of using guardian animals to enhance your farm's resilience 👉 https://www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/the-benefits-of-livestock-guardian-animals-in-wild-dog-and-dingo-control-a-pathway-to-enhanced-farm-biosecurity/

📢 Have you used guardian animals on your farm? Let us know your thoughts or tips in the comments!

Producers increasingly face challenges that pose threats to livestock management and farm biosecurity. Among these threats, wild dogs and dingoes are notorious for preying on sheep, goats, and calves, leading to significant economic losses.

04/02/2025

The 2023 – 24 NSHMP Annual report is now available. Find out the top 5 conditions recorded in your state. View the full report 👉 https://bit.ly/40wXs21

The National Sheep Health Monitoring Project has been collecting data for more than 17 years to monitor lines of sheep 🐑 in abattoirs for animal health conditions that reduce 💰 farm profit through productivity losses 📉 or increase meat processing wastage.

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29/01/2025

🐑 Bladder worm, nephritis and liver fluke were the top 3 conditions recorded in New South Wales. View the latest NSHMP Annual Report 2023 - 24 👉 https://bit.ly/40wXs21 to find out top conditions recorded in your state.

The NSHMP report is published annually and provides a snapshot of the 💪 health of a significant proportion of the Australian sheep flock.

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28/01/2025

🌟🚲 Our incredible Training Officer, Bronte Clifford, is taking part in the annual Zoo2Zoo charity ride — marking her sixth consecutive year of supporting this amazing cause.

👏👏 Bronte’s unwavering passion for the Black Dog Institute and its vital work in improving mental health outcomes for Australians drives her commitment to this event. Funds raised through the ride directly support those experiencing mental health challenges, with this year’s participants aiming to raise over $100,000 to make a meaningful difference.

The Zoo2Zoo charity ride supports the Black Dog Institute, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of those affected by mental health disorders through cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and impactful education programs. 💝

🚵 This year’s ride spans an incredible 1500 km over nine days, from 1–9 March, starting in Melbourne, Victoria, and finishing in Dubbo, New South Wales. Along the way, riders champion mental health awareness and much-needed support for the cause.

Learn more and support the cause 👉 https://bit.ly/3EaeWIy

📸 2024 Zoo2Zoo Charity Ride moments!