Queensland has been granted a 3-month extension for the completion of their biosecurity plans Biosecurity Plans which are now to be completed by 1st October 2017
You may be aware of recent changes to JD requirements. This is an industry led initiative and future information is available from contacting the below number or websites. If you know any other producers or friends that may benefit from this information please forward.
*All properties will have to implement a biosecurity plan from 1 October 2017 to meet LPA requirements*
Further information
Queensland producers are encouraged to contact Rachael O’Brien on 0418 7224 61 or robrien@lbn.org.au.
More information on Johne’s disease is available on the Animal Health Australia website
Answers to the Johne’s disease and the Queensland beef industry: frequently asked questions. This information is current as at 22 May 2017.
Please check your local veterinarian or Animal Health Australia for the most recent information and to discuss Johne’s disease in more detail. A list of contacts and references for more information in available on the ‘More resources, references and links’ tab in the FAQs.
Information Day at Silverdale
We are endeavouring to plan more information day/s with industry representatives, followed by a Q & A session.
*Possible further date/s and times to be confirmed*
We stress this is an industry led initiative and we are trying to take reasonable steps in keeping our clients up-to-date.
Important Note from AGForce - Website
Information on JBAS, LPA and biosecurity planning. Information for QLD cattle producers on JBAS, LPA and biosecurity planning
Johnes Beef Assurance Score (JBAS) is a risk profiling tool developed to support producers manage the risk of Johnes disease in their herd.
Additional to this, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) announced that it would be introducing Biosecurity as one of its Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) standards effective from 1 October 2017.
Johnes Beef Assurance Score (JBAS)
- Queensland herds without clinical cases of Johnes Disease are currently JBAS 7.
- To remain JBAS 7, you must have a biosecurity plan endorsed by a vet by 1 July 2017 and have undertaken a ‘check test’ with clear results by 1 July 2018.
- To maintain JBAS 6, you will require an on-property biosecurity plan in place. This falls in line with the introduction of the LPA Biosecurity module on 1 October 2017 that requires an on-property biosecurity plan.
- To travel to WA, you will need to be JBAS 7 or 8 (and meet other entry requirements). JBAS 7 or 8 requires a vet to approve the biosecurity planning and testing.
- Cattle travelling to the NT from 1 July 2017 will need to be JBAS 6 and accompanied by a Cattle Health Declaration from the property of origin. There is no need for vet endorsement or testing.
Livestock Production Assurance & Biosecurity
- In order to gain or renew LPA accreditation from 1 October you are required to have a biosecurity plan in place
- If you develop a plan for JBAS there is no need to have a separate plan for LPA.
- Details of Biosecurity & LPA can be found here or by referring to this checklist or by completing the eLearning modules.
- Details of JBAS can be found here and by referring to these FAQs
Below are two biosecurity plan templates that can be used to develop your on-farm biosecurity plan and will meet the requirements of both JBAS and LPA.
Animal Health Australia- Grazing Manual Biosecurity Form is a simple and quick to complete checklist of on farm biosecurity procedures. It contains a number of weblinks to other sources of information.
DOWNLOAD HERE
Livestock Biosecurity Network – Biosecurity plan template is a comprehensive biosecurity planning template that is what we work through at the workshops.
DOWNLOAD HERE