Issue 49 - Non-native pest animal reporting
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Introduction of non-native animals to Australia
DPI
2018 June - Mandatory reporting of certain non-native animal species – outcome of public consultation
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After consideration of feedback on its discussion paper ‘Notification of certain non-native animal species’, DPI has reconsidered a proposal that would have required people working in their professional capacity, including veterinarians, to report if they suspected or became aware of the presence of certain non-native animals.
The aim of the proposed changes was to reduce the risk of certain non-native animal species (e.g. corn snakes) becoming endemic and resulting in a major environmental impact.
2017 December - Australian Bat Lyssavirus
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With the start of the flying fox breeding season, DPI is reminding all veterinary practitioners of the risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) to people and other animals, including pets.
2017 June - New biosecurity e-learning course for veterinarians
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An exciting new national e-learning course is now available. The Veterinarians, hobby farmers and backyard livestock course is for vets who work with smallholders or hobby farmers and treat backyard livestock. This includes small animal vets who occasionally see chickens or pet livestock.
The 2-hour course focuses on:
2016 December - Brucellosis in dogs in NSW
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Brucella suis has been detected in dogs from northern NSW and veterinarians should remain alert to the possibility of this disease in NSW and that infected dogs are a potential source of infection.
You should consider brucellosis as a differential diagnosis in dogs used for pig hunting, dogs bred for pig hunting or dogs fed raw pig meat.
2016 December - New e-learning module for vets visiting hobby farmers/small holders
Submitted by cnathan on
A new e-learning module is being developed specifically for vets who visit hobby farms or treat animals kept on small blocks. The module aims to improve the knowledge and confidence of these vets to:
