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Issues and programs: Animal health
Biosecurity and the Protect Australian Livestock Campaign The Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) works closely with Animal Health Australia (AHA) to administer animal health programs and ensure emergency animal disease preparedness for producers in the case of a disease threat. As the peak national organisation for the goat industry, GICA views biosecurity as commonsense animal husbandry which producers should use to protect themselves and their neighbours from emergency animal disease. To minimise the impact of disease outbreaks, a rapid and organised response is vital. Animal Health Australia has been working with the Sheepmeat Council of Australia, WoolProducers, Cattle Council of Australia and GICA to make this possible through the development of biosecurity guidelines and the Protect Australian Livestock Campaign. These bodies have devised a draft industry biosecurity plan that incorporates 25 points and key messages for sheepmeat, wool and goat producers. Protect Australian Livestock Campaign The Protect Australian Livestock Campaign is an awareness and education campaign developed by peak industry bodies in conjunction with AHA. Its primary target is livestock producers. The campaign is designed to deliver messages about livestock biosecurity. It reminds producers about what they can do to prevent an emergency animal disease outbreak. It also tells them what to do if they suspect they have a disease in their animals. The campaign delivers its messages through the distribution of magnets, posters and factsheets, as well as media coverage through radio, TV, print and online mediums. The campaign messages are based on the idea that livestock producers can identify and manage the risks to their livestock through good practices. This includes checking their animals regularly, and if they see any unusual signs of disease to contact their vet, or call the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on: 1800 675 888 Materials available A number of promotional materials are available to support the campaign. These materials are available free of charge for distribution to livestock producers, and can be downloaded from this site or ordered directly from Animal Health Australia. To download a copy of the materials please click on the links below or to order multiple copies email: Kathryn Crosby, AHA, or download and complete the materials order form and return to the address or fax number on the form. Downloads:
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