PROJECTS OUTSIDE 16-17 AOP* Evaluation of Training of Veterinarians in EAD Surveillance • Conducted an evaluation of the training needs of veterinarians in respect of EAD surveillance [DAWR] Livestock Biosecurity Network Management Services • Livestock Biosecurity Network is a subsidiary company of AHA that works closely with producers to provide tools and information which help safeguard biosecurity, animal health and welfare, productivity, market access and food safety [LBN Pty Ltd] Agreement to manage funds for Commonwealth projects on behalf of NSW Department of Primary Industries • Supporting NSW Department of Primary Industries with the Greater Sydney PeriUrban Biosecurity Program [NSW DPI] Exercise Athena - International Animal Health Emergency Reserve exercise • This exercise promoted awareness and support for the IAHER arrangement which allows signatory countries to share personnel in an EAD event [DAWR] Exotic Disease Preparedness, Evidence of Absence • Project engages private veterinary practitioners to provide evidence of absence of exotic pig diseases [APL] Animal Health Alerts Smartphone App Prototype • Developing and piloting a smartphone app for enhancing surveillance [DAWR] Biosecurity Emergency Response Training and Assessment Materials • Developing a set of nationally consistent training materials for the biosecurity response qualifications [Commonwealth, state & territory governments] Marine Pest Emergency Response Exercise • Development of an exercise program for invasive marine pests Aquatic Industry Liaison Officer • Build partnerships between aquatic industries, science organisations and governments to improve biosecurity, EAD preparedness and response, surveillance and diagnostic capabilities for aquatics across northern Australia [DAWR] *The 10 projects developed outside the 16-17 AOP were conducted in addition to our core and special projects at the request of our Members. ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 13 [DAWR] Publication on Australia’s Tuberculosis Freedom • Funded a peer reviewed publication evaluating Australian surveillance for freedom from bovine tuberculosis [MLA]
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