INTRODUCTION The Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN) is an incorporated, not for profit company established in 2012 by Cattle Council of Australia (CCA), Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) and WoolProducers of Australia (WPA). In September 2016, LBN became a subsidiary company of Animal Health Australia (AHA) with two members, AHA and CCA. LBN is governed by a representative, skills-based board. We partner with our Members and stakeholders to convey, upskill and seek adoption of relevant and current information on matters of biosecurity (such as emergency and endemic diseases, pests and weeds), food safety, livestock health and welfare among supply chain participants to foster the resilience and integrity of the Australian animal health system. Access to international and domestic markets by livestock producers is dependent on our nation’s excellent animal health status and reputation, which in turn depends on government, industry and stakeholder commitment to animal health and welfare, biosecurity, surveillance, food safety and emergency disease preparedness and response. LBN has established a small network of biosecurity and extension managers located throughout Australia who act as proactive agents for information on biosecurity, food safety, livestock health and welfare to support a more prepared and responsive livestock sector and understanding of its key role in We partner with our Members and stakeholders to convey, upskill and seek adoption of relevant and current information on matters of biosecurity... surveillance, detection and reporting of a disease/pest event. This Strategic Plan has been formulated with input from AHA, CCA and LBN stakeholders and will be reviewed by the LBN Board on an annual basis. The Plan reflects LBN’s key outcomes, providing a clear work plan that Members and stakeholders can engage with and guide the work LBN undertakes. A simple Vision guides the Plan: Better prepare and inform Australia’s livestock sector on biosecurity, food safety, livestock health and welfare matters. I am pleased to present the Plan to you. James Kellaway Chairman August 2017 LBN STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2022 5
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