Do you know what would happen in an exotic disease response?
As a stakeholder in the Australian livestock industry, it’s important to know what would happen in an outbreak of exotic disease in Australia.
The Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement (EADRA) is a contract between Australian governments and industry bodies. EADRA outlines who is responsible for what during a response, including how the response is funded.
The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) is a collection of manuals and documents that outline the nationally agreed approach to emergency animal disease incidents in Australia. These plans are developed in consultation with government and industry during peacetime.
To learn more about Australia’s emergency animal disease preparedness and response arrangements, enrol in the free EAD Foundation online course on the Animal Health Australia website.
More information
If you suspect or confirm an emergency or exotic bee or animal disease, call the 24-hour animal biosecurity hotline on 1800 675 888 or contact your local veterinary or livestock biosecurity officer.