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1 BJD Testing Starts This Week  22KB  - 2006/03
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According to Mr Keatinge, the main objective of the survey is to determine if no more than 2% of beef herds in Control and Residual zones in south-east Australia are infected with BJD. "The test results will be monitored closely to ensure the Survey remains on target to meet its objective," he said. "Stage One testing is expected to be largely completed by mid-April 2001. At that time the Survey Management Committee will review the Survey's progress before making any decision to proceed to ...
2 Review to Examine National OJD Program  22KB  - 2006/03
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In preparing its recommendations, the Review Team will consider the outcomes from all previous reviews and inquiries related to the control of Ovine Johne's disease. The Review Team will also consult with key stakeholders, including sheep industry organisations, Meat and Livestock Australia, Veterinary Committee, the states and the Commonwealth. "Animal Health Australia is consulting with relevant Members of the Company on the Mid-Term Review and is looking for endorsement of the Terms of ...
3 OJD Review Team to Interview Peak Bodies  22KB  - 2006/03
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"The independent Review Team, with Chair, Emeritus Professor John Chudleigh, Emeritus Professor Mal Nairn and Mr John Kerin, is going to meet with all representative bodies involved with the NOJDP," said Dr Roly Nieper, Chairman of Animal Health Australia's Board. "Because of the short reporting time the Team is unable to accept written submissions from individuals, but encourages them to make their submissions through their representative bodies to channel views to the Review Team," said Dr ...
4 BJD Survey to Kick Off  24KB  - 2006/03
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"The Management Committee applauds the immense efforts of State animal health staff in contacting the producers who were randomly selected for the Survey. Already the Survey has provided valuable herd data that will assist in determining the direction of any future BJD control programs," he said. Those who achieve a negative test and want to join the Cattle Market Assurance Program will be eligible for a subsidy to develop a herd management plan and any herds found to be infected in Stage ...
5 OJD Review Team Emphasises Independence  21KB  - 2006/03
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"We have scheduled meetings with all states' OJD Committees and Parties to the NOJDP's Deed of Agreement and will arrange further interviews as necessary to best achieve a meaningful Review," he said. The purpose of the Review is to examine the effectiveness of the National Ovine Johne's Disease Control and Evaluation Program's management arrangements and to evaluate whether the Program's objectives remain relevant, achievable and supported by stakeholders.
6 BJD Survey Testing on Track  22KB  - 2006/03
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Mr Keatinge said that, of the eight herds showing unclear results, 11 cattle had reacted to this initial screening. "The reactors will be followed-up by faecal culture or post-mortem examinations to determine whether they are infected or not," he said. "This follow-up can take a few months." According to Mr Keatinge there are still over 100 herds to be tested in Stage One. "It is early days, so we can draw no conclusions at this point," he said. "Vets and state animal health staff still have...
7 UK FMD Outbreak a Warning for Australia  22KB  - 2006/03
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"If livestock owners observe any unusual symptoms, abnormal livestock behaviour, or unexplained stock deaths, they should contact their government or private veterinarian, stock inspector or the Emergency Disease Watch hotline number on 1800 675 888," urged Dr Nieper. To promote the need for constant vigilance amongst producers and veterinarians Animal Health Australia will continue to run the national emergency animal disease awareness campaign, Protect Australian Livestock Week. The ...
8 OJD Research Vital to Farm Management  22KB  - 2006/03
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The conference also provided an opportunity for some sheep producers to gain updates on latest research, with producers from Victoria and South Australia attending the conference. Mr Frank Tobin, a sheep producer and Chair of the Victorian OJD Action Group, said the information presented at the conference was invaluable to farmers. Animal Health Australia released 'A Guide to Johne's Disease in Australia' at the conference, a booklet that is freely available to all producers and farming ...
9 Mid Term Review of National OJD Program Released Today  22KB  - 2006/03
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"There are some big issues that need consideration by all stakeholders and whilst there is reported widespread support for the Program and its long-term objective to eradicate the disease, these issues need to be fully addressed in the short-term to ensure the relevancy of the Program and to alleviate the problems facing affected producers," commented Dr Nieper. The Board of Animal Health Australia has fully endorsed the recommendations contained within the report and has referred the Report...
10 Cattle Industry will Re-examine Options After BJD Testi....  23KB  - 2006/03
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"It now appears likely that, if the Survey continued, the number of infected herds detected would exceed that allowed for by the Survey (six herds)," Mr Keatinge said. "Consequently, as of Friday 25 May 2001, testing has been suspended until further notice." "However, the reactor rate is consistent with what is expected in disease-free areas, so it still appears that there is only a very low level of BJD in the type of beef cattle tested in the Survey. For this reason the cattle industry ...
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