As part of AUSVETPLAN (the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan), this response strategy contains the nationally agreed approach for the response to an incident – or suspected incident – of African …
Keeping African swine fever out of Australia - DAFF
Between 2019 and 2021 we ran 4 preparedness exercises to test the plans against an ASF incursion. The exercises included a cost-benefit analysis, discussion on movement restrictions and the effects …
The AUSVETPLAN response strategy for ASF applies to meat and meat products originating from pigs raised in Australia. However, it does not explicitly clarify whether these movement controls could also …
AUSVETPLAN is a series of technical response plans that describe the proposed Australian approach to an exotic animal disease incursion. The documents provide guidance based on sound analysis, …
African swine fever - Australian Pork
Each Australian state and territory has their own biosecurity regulations and plan to prevent ASF. If there was an outbreak of ASF, your state or territory government would lead and implement an emergency …
AUSVETPLAN_RD_Response-Operational-Guidelines-for-Pig
We're excited to announce a new addition to the AUSVETPLAN suite: African swine fever response operational guidelines for pig abattoirs. Developed through expert collaboration, this manual...
Informing EAD Responses – AUSVETPLAN - Animal Health Australia
AUSVETPLAN contains the nationally-agreed approach for responding to emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents in Australia. The plan is captured in a series of manuals and supporting documents.
Emergency Animal Disease Bulletin No. 120 - DAFF
In the event of an ASF outbreak, Australia’s policy is to control and eradicate the disease in the shortest possible time using a combination of strategies, including stamping out and movement controls.
In the event of an ASF outbreak, detailed directions to undertake decontamination of a vehicle may be given under a legal instrument such as a biosecurity direction or permit.
The Disease Strategy for the control and eradication of African swine fever, version 5.1, 2022 is available as part of the AUSVETPLAN series. Wildlife considerations as part of response are …