What’s happening at AHA? production and ongoing market access. “AHA, in conjunction with WPA and SPA, is working hard to get the message out that with good on-farm biosecurity and careful management of sheep health conditions, producers can improve profits at the farm gate,” said Dr Barwell. “To do this, we’ve circulated biosecurity information through newsletter articles, a social media campaign and animated videos. “The video, in particular, was a great way to communicate with producers about sheep health and biosecurity. It’s the first time we’ve used this format and it was very successful, with the video reaching “It’s the first time we’ve used this format and it was very successful, with the video reaching almost 5,000 people through Facebook alone.” almost 5,000 people through Facebook alone. “Social media has also been useful to raise awareness about ovine brucellosis and ways to manage the condition,” said Dr Barwell. AHA will continue to work with the sheep peak industry bodies to promote sheep health and on-farm biosecurity. Visit www.animalhealthaustralia. com.au/what-we-do/biosecurityservices/sheep-health-project for more information on the SHP. For other tips and tricks to improve biosecurity for your sheep flock, go to the sheep industry page on the Farm Biosecurity website www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/ industry/sheep. *First published in WoolProducers’ December 2017 newsletter. Image credit: Taryn Mokotupu
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