192 results

Building biosecurity capability across the wild harvest fisheries

Project number: 2017-193
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $131,450.00
Principal Investigator: Eric Perez
Organisation: Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA)
Project start/end date: 14 Jun 2018 - 27 Sep 2018
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Wild Catch
White Spot Disease
Post Harvest
Electronic Monitoring
Disease

Need

A White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop held in Brisbane on Wednesday 18 October 2017 providing a forum to unpack research and other issues amongst industry with respect to the detection of WSSV. The government and industry response at the meeting demonstrated gaps in the wild harvest sector’s knowledge of biosecurity concepts.

There is a need to greatly increase industry capacity to respond to biosecurity threats. This project proposal is a people development project aimed at extending the work of the BILO and significantly boost industry preparedness.

The purpose of this project application is to address the information and education gaps identified amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector. In consultation with industry stakeholders and the QSIA, Millstream Productions have been approached to developed a series of video clip production plans (attached to this application).

The Biosecurity Act 2014 (Qld) section 23 sub-sections states that industry businesses have an obligation (a general biosecurity obligation) to take all reasonable and practical measures to prevent or minimise the biosecurity risk. This project will help industry to do this by offering an information platform that is tailored to industry needs and will provide video and written material to educate industry regarding its biosecurity obligations.

This project has broad based support from industry, biosecurity experts and government (letters of support attached).

1) Industry – Marshall Betzel, President, Queensland Seafood Marketers Association (QSMA).
2) Biosecurity experts – Dr Matt Landos and Dr Ben Diggles.
3) Government – Dr Stephen Wesche, Planning and Policy Manager, White Spot Disease Program, Biosecurity Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The project compliments the work developed by the BILO. The linking of paper and video material will provide industry with multiple platforms to engage on the critical issue of biosecurity.

Objectives

1. Increase the Queensland and national wild capture fisheries preparedness in the event of biosecurity emergencies.
2. Provide an information and education platform (using QSIA's web presence) to industry.
3. Provide video biosecurity material to industry to enhance BILO written biosecurity material.
4. Deliver biosecurity information developed by industry, government and biosecurity experts.

Report

ISBN: Not provided
Author: Eric Perez
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.

Project products

Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Report • 2019-02-01 • 793.37 KB
2017-193-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report addresses an information and education need amongst the wild catch commercial fishing sector regarding biosecurity preparedness. In doing so, the project has led to the production of three information/education videos. The first and second videos focussed on the importance of biosecurity from a wild harvest and post-harvest perspectives featuring commentary from industry, researchers and government. The final animated video focuses on identifying key terms, industry responsibility as it relates to biosecurity, the role of the State and Federal governments.
The report outlines the process used to develop the videos. Combined, the videos lay a foundation for a better understanding of biosecurity issues from a seafood supply chain perspective.
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-094
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

CRC Northern Australia - Biosecurity in northern Australian prawn aquaculture

The objectives of the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Improving Biosecurity in Northern Australia prawn farms (A.3.1718113) were to obtain an overview of the pathogens and the level of protection provided by the current biosecurity practices that occur in prawn...
ORGANISATION:
Australian Prawn Farmers Association (APFA)
TAGS
Invasive Species
Husbandry
Disease
Biosecurity
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Black Tiger Prawn
Banana Prawns

Biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery

Project number: 2023-026
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $61,330.00
Principal Investigator: Brendan D. Cowled
Organisation: AusVet Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 1 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Biosecurity
SPECIES
Southern Rock Lobster

Need

SRL industry has been buffeted by various issues in recent years, associated with COVID-19, trading partner non-tariff trade barriers (ostensibly biosecurity or food safety based) and repeated harmful algal blooms (HAB). In particular, HAB remain an ongoing threat, for example with range expansion of Alexandrium tamarense/warming climate, resulting in repeated closures of the east-coat Tasmanian SRL fishery. Other regions of Australia may also face an increased risk of HAB. In addition, access to alternative markets with new sanitary and food safety requirements adds biosecurity and sanitary complexity.

Nearly every animal sector that is involved in harvest (e.g. fisheries) or production has seen rapid change associated with external factors such as spread of invasive species and pests, diseases (both emerging and introduced/exotic) and global issues such as climate change. For example, the
Australian Prawn industry has been damaged by emergence and repeated outbreaks of White Spot Syndrome Virus in Australia. Ausvet has recently modelled surveillance data for WSSV on behalf of FRDC and the Australian Prawn Farmers Association and it is clear that WSSV has the potential to spread further south. WSSV affects most crustaceans, although SRL may only be vectors and not show clinical disease. Regardless, such issues can become trade barriers.

Thus, the SRL industry has a need to understand biosecurity risks and how these relate to the ability to harvest, sustain a productive fishery or trade globally. Understanding biosecurity risks are the key building blocks for biosecurity planning which has become an essential part of protecting animal production in Australia and globally, across terrestrial and aquaculture systems. This project will inform biosecurity planning for SRL fisheries. This project concentrates on assisting the broader SRL industry to identify and prioritise emerging, future or existing risks. In addition, it will identify industry capacity and barriers to managing risks. This information can then be used during future industry-wide biosecurity planning.

Objectives

1. Enable improved biosecurity planning within the Southern Rock Lobster industry

Final report

Author: Dr Edwina Leslie and Dr Brendan Cowled
Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Final Report • 2024-08-16 • 11.77 MB
2023-026-DLD.pdf

Summary

Ausvet undertook an assessment of biosecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the Southern Rock Lobster Fishery on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) for Southern Rocklobster Limited. This report identifies key biosecurity threats, barriers/impediments and solutions from the literature review, stakeholder consultation and fore sighting analysis. Five key recommendations have been developed, based on the biosecurity threats identified and the barriers/impediments to address them:

1. Develop a disease surveillance plan to understand the health status of Southern Rock Lobster to support population health and market access.

2. Develop a biosecurity plan that provides comprehensive strategy and protocols for both vessels and live holding facilities.

3. Improve biosecurity planning by individual fishers and a quality assurance scheme to support new biosecurity legislation. This will require stakeholder engagement and education (e.g. DAFF, 2020) to maintain high biosecurity standards and limit disease and marine pest risk.

4. Conduct risk assessments along the coastal waters of Victoria, South Australia and west coast of Tasmania to understand HAB and toxin (e.g. PST) risks. This is to support the need for regular mussel and lobster monitoring in other regions that are not current under surveillance.

5. Improve biosecurity response preparedness for the Southern Rock Lobster industry. Appendix 3 outlines the gaps and areas for improvement to support the Southern Rock Lobster industry in the event of an emergency response.

Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram: Disinfection measures to support biosecurity for infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) at aquaculture facilities

Project number: 2016-011
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $99,992.00
Principal Investigator: Joy Becker
Organisation: University of Sydney (USYD)
Project start/end date: 30 Nov 2016 - 13 Dec 2017
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Invasive Species
Disease
Biotechnology
Biosecurity
Aquarium
SPECIES
Australian Bass
Barramundi
Atlantic Salmon
Murray Cods
Trouts

Need

In the simplest of terms, biosecurity is the protection of living organisms from any type of infectious organism. It can be applied at a local level, such as at a single farm or a national or an international level. One of the best ways to protect fish and safeguard industries and ecosystems, is by preventing and controlling disease with a good biosecurity program. Effective disinfection procedures are important components of disease control and general guidelines for aquatic animal health are available from the OIE. However, interpretation and implementation by industry and regulatory authorities require pathogen specific information.

General guidelines for disinfection in response to emergency aquatic animal diseases are provided in AquaVet Plan, Operation Manual for Decontamination (DAWR, 2014-2019) and by the OIE (Aquatic Code, Chapter, 4.3). However, the survival of RSIV outside a host is unknown and disinfection with ether, formalin and chloroform are impractical, particularly without detailed application instructions (OIE Aquatic Manual, Chapter 2.3.7). Biosecurity regulators and farm managers require disinfection efficacy data specific for megalocytiviruses to interpret these guidelines for prevention and control of disease. Detailed disinfection protocols that are efficacious for DGIV in field relevant sample matrices are required. A range of practical methods ensures a suitable procedure can be adapted for the wide range of environments encountered in aquatic health.

Given the prior outbreak of DGIV resulting in over 90% of Murray cod dying at a hatchery in Victoria, there is a real risk to domestic aquaculture if DGIV was to become established. There is a critical need to develop and test biosecurity measures to manage the disease risk to Australian fish farms.

Objectives

1. Identify effective disinfection measures to support biosecurity for ISKNV at aquaculture facilities

Report

ISBN: 978-1-74210-436-2
Authors: Joy Becker Paul Hick and Cahya Fusianto
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.

Project products

Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Report • 2019-01-01 • 356.81 KB
2016-011-DLD.pdf

Summary

Megalocytiviruses are a group of closely related viruses that cause mass mortalities in both marine and freshwater aquaculture. They are of global importance as they are listed by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). They are difficult to control as they infect over 125 fish species and individuals can be carriers for life with sporadic disease events resulting in considerable losses at farms. This project was developed by the University of Sydney following consultation with Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), relevant state agencies dealing with aquatic biosecurity and from advice received from native fish and ornamental fish aquaculture producers. Research has shown that imported ornamental fish are a pathway for Megalocytivirus to enter Australia. There was a critical need to develop practical and efficacious disinfection protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems. We used ISKNV freshly amplified in vivo at low passage to evaluate eight disinfection procedures using a bioassay with Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) as a sensitive test for infectious virus. The six disinfection protocols that produced negative bioassays and were considered effective are described in this report. Further, it was demonstrated that ISKNV remained infectious in aquarium water (void of fish) at 25°C for at least 48 hours. Recommendations have been made to revise operational and disease strategy manuals as part of AQUAVETPLAN and an awareness program for increased reporting of mortality events at ornamental fish aquatic facilities for emergency disease response. The research findings will be used by biosecurity regulators and farm managers for disinfection efficacy data specific for ISKNV. These virus specific data enable interpretation of disinfection guidelines for the prevention and control of disease caused by ISKNV. The project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.

Survey of Enterprise-level Biosecurity across the Australian Aquaculture Industry

Project number: 2018-097
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $36,505.00
Principal Investigator: Rob Mercer
Organisation: Instinct and Reason
Project start/end date: 19 Jul 2018 - 1 Nov 2018
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Survey
Invasive Species
Disease
Biosecurity
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Yellowtail Kingfish
Barramundi
Atlantic Salmon
Black Tiger Prawn

Need

The most suitable approach to Activity 1.2 will depend on the nature of the different sectors, the level of understanding of biosecurity and current biosecurity practices. The activity must be developed in a way that is end-user driven, i.e. must provide appropriate support that meets the needs of farmers. These needs are likely to differ among sectors and individual farm managers.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group (WG) has been established to oversee the overall project. As a first step the WG has recommended that up to eight aquaculture industry sectors be surveyed by Instinct and Reason.
Farm owners/managers from up to eight aquaculture industry sectors (abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawns, salmonids, southern bluefin tuna, and/or yellowtail kingfish) will be surveyed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge present within and the current biosecurity practices used across each sector, as well as identify the need for provision of support to develop and implement on-farm biosecurity plans in each sector and the most appropriate support approach(es) to address those needs.
This project will establish a baseline understanding of biosecurity knowledge across the Australian aquaculture industry sectors and identify the need for provision of support to develop and implement enterprise-level biosecurity plans, as well as the most suitable approach(es) to address those needs. The overall project will then further develop and implement a support program to assist Australian aquaculture producers to prepare and carry-out enterprise-level biosecurity plans.

Objectives

1. To better understand the level of biosecurity knowledge farm owners/managers have in each sector.
2. To better understand what biosecurity practices are currently used by farm owners/managers in each sector.
3. To identify whether each sector requires support to develop and implement on-farm biosecurity plans.
4. To identify the most appropriate support approach(es) to address the specific needs of each sector.

Final report

Authors: Rob Mercer Fiona McLean
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed
Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 3.19 MB
2018-097-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) commissioned the independent research company Instinct and Reason to conduct a survey aimed at farm owners/managers in the Australian aquaculture industry. The survey aimed to investigate the level of biosecurity knowledge within national aquaculture industries and the current biosecurity practices used in each sector. It also attempted to identify the specific needs of each sector to support the appropriate development and implementation of enterprise level biosecurity plans. The project was funded by the department through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
A Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health (SCAAH) Working Group was established to oversee the overall project. The working group prepared the draft survey questionnaire that was provided to Instinct and Reason for refinement and selected the eight aquaculture sectors to be surveyed.
A total of 122 farm owner/managers from across the Australian abalone, barramundi, edible oyster, pearl oyster, prawn, salmonid, southern blue fin tuna and yellowtail kingfish sectors were surveyed

Water disinfection for influent water biosecurity on prawn grow-out farms

Project number: 2021-026
Project Status:
Current
Budget expenditure: $125,430.00
Principal Investigator: David Mann
Organisation: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Bribie Island
Project start/end date: 23 Jan 2022 - 29 Nov 2022
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
White Spot Disease
Biosecurity
SPECIES
Black Tiger Prawn

Need

• Coping with the potential persistence of WSSV in Australian waters
It is important for farms in the WSD risk region, as well as those outside it, to have access to the necessary tools and reliable information that enables them to implement highly effective biosecurity measures when they become necessary.

• Industry white spot disease preparedness
Chemical treatment to remove residual vectors and/or destroy the pathogen is currently the only practical approach with potential to adequately reduce WSD biosecurity risk associated with influent farm water. When assessment indicates a high disease risk, farms will need to be confident that their biosecurity measures will be immediately effective.

• Appropriate guidelines for using trichlorfon
Currently there is no locally generated guideline for achieving effective application of trichlorfon that is based on directly applicable experimental data and prawn farm experience. The industry needs a set of guidelines that expand upon the basic APVMA use conditions and define the environmental factors and application parameters that will provide the greatest protection for Australian farm conditions.

• Gaps in information currently available
The available information does not provide substantiated details of trichlorfon treatment methods and outcomes. The Australian industry needs validated treatment methods and their effectiveness and biosecurity outcomes verified.

• Constraints on trichlorfon use during production
Using trichlorfon to treat top-up and exchange water during the production cycle is problematic for some farms due to the 12 day conditioning period required to ensure toxic residues are below the detectable limit before stock is exposed to the water. The potential to manipulate water quality parameters to accelerate residue degradation could make treatment throughout the cycle a more practical option.

• Continuation of permit to use trichlorfon
Documented evidence of outcomes and impacts of trichlorfon use on farms is needed to support an APVMA application to extend its use beyond the current MUP period ending 31 December 2021.

Objectives

1. Determine the efficacy of trichlorfon treatment for removal of crustaceans from farm influent water, and the rate of toxic residuals degradation, under a range of treatment circumstances experienced on prawn farms.
2. Provide the prawn grow-out sector with a practical guide for the optimal use of trichlorfon as a water biosecurity method.
3. Provide data for APVMA registration of trichlorfon use, including practical methods for reducing the withholding period for trichlorfon treated water.
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Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram: Strategic planning, project management and adoption

Project number: 2016-404
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $533,767.20
Principal Investigator: Nicholas J. Moody
Organisation: CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory
Project start/end date: 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Aug 2020
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Health And Safety
Fisheries Management
Disease
Biosecurity
Animal Health

Need

AAHBS provides a cohesive national approach to FRDC-supported aquatic animal health R&D in Australia by providing leadership, direction and focus for health R&D and other related non-R&D activities. AAHS was renewed in 2012 based on national need, previous performance and strong stakeholder support. Key strengths include its strategic focus and the establishment of a network of aquatic animal health experts and research providers. An external review of AAHS was undertaken in 2015 and it found that the consensus among the major stakeholders was that AAHS provides an essential service for the major stakeholders. Thus, continuation of AAHS beyond 2016 on the basis of a shared financial commitment by stakeholders from industry and governments is highly desirable.

Australia’s aquatic animal sector is free from many diseases that occur overseas, providing us with a competitive advantage in both production and trade. While the number of aquatic animal species and the absolute number of aquatic animals being farmed in Australia is increasing annually, new diseases caused by emerging infectious agents (e.g. new yellow head virus genotypes, oyster oedema disease, ostreid herpesvirus, Bonamia exitiosa) continue to threaten the sustainability of significant enterprises, and the call on health services to support this expanding industry is growing.

In addition to aquaculture, aquatic animal health R&D is required for the other aquatic animal sectors, including wild-capture (c.f. Edwardsiella ictaluri in catfish), recreational (c.f. Perkinsus in oysters) and ornamental (c.f. gourami iridovirus), that share the aquatic environment. Thus health services need to be coordinated across all aquatic sectors to ensure synergy while avoiding duplication. FRDC, through AAHBS, plays a major role in addressing research needs and training in aquatic animal health. With its incumbent expertise and experience, AAHBS is able to direct these activities in the most pressing areas.

Objectives

1. Manage a portfolio of R&D projects that are directly concerned with aquatic animal health & biosecurity and are not managed by other FRDC subprograms, FRABs or IPAs
2. In consultation with key stakeholders (industry, government and aquatic animal health providers) develop strategic directions for R&D
3. Facilitate the dissemination of outputs (information and results) from R&D projects to key stakeholders

Report

ISBN: 978-1-925994-10-0
Author: Mark St. J. Crane and Joanne M. Slater
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.

Project products

Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
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Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
Report • 2021-05-01 • 703.79 KB
2016-404-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report is about the activities of the FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram (AAHBS) for the period 2016-2020. 

In the period 2016-20, AAHBS has managed 27 projects concerned with aquatic animal health and biosecurity. AAHBS also provided advice on other aquatic animal health- and biosecurity-related projects that were part of other FRDC programs. In addition, AAHBS has a specific role in managing the DAWE/FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme. AAHBS also provided comment, as requested, on health-related projects submitted to industry peak bodies.

AAHBS reviewed, in-house, the Subprogram R&D Plan on an annual basis which included consultation with major stakeholders (industry and governments). The revisions accounted for the changing aquatic animal health and biosecurity R&D needs at the enterprise, industry sector, and state and national levels.

During the period 2016-2020, there were seven issues of the Subprogram newsletter, Health Highlights, which has a broad distribution list (>300 subscribers) that includes industry associations, research providers and regulators both domestically and internationally. In addition, AAHBS provided support for the 2017 White Spot Disease R&D Needs Workshop and 2017 Pinctada maxima Pearl Oyster Health Workshop. Two FRDC Australasian Scientific Conferences on Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity were convened in Cairns (in 2017 and 2019). The Cairns conference provides a unique opportunity for regulators, researchers and industry to meet and discuss the latest research results and current issues relating to aquatic animal health and biosecurity. Workshop and conference proceedings were distributed electronically to participants.
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-245
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of sector-specific biosecurity plan templates and guidance documents for the abalone and oyster aquaculture industries

This project developed industry endorsed biosecurity plans and guidance documents for the abalone farming industry (land based), and Oyster hatcheries. These documents provide industry with detailed guidance to develop a new, or improve existing, farm biosecurity plans and supporting...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
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Husbandry
Disease
Biosecurity
Avg
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Tropical Abalone
Blacklip Abalone
Roe's Abalone
Greenlip Abalone
Paua
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