Animal Health Australia

13/02/2026

Last chance to register for Member Engagement Week — March 2026!

Come connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of national biosecurity and emergency animal disease preparedness. But hurry, registrations close Monday, 16 February.

📅 2-5 March 2026
📍 Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport
📄 See the program: https://bit.ly/3LPFqDk
🔗 This is an AHA member-only event.

Register at https://bit.ly/4rOxCBg

29/01/2026

📢 Registrations now open for National Management Group (NMG) Training Exercise!

Are you a senior industry or government leader with authority to make financial decisions during an emergency animal disease response? This training is for you.

✅ Understand your role as an NMG member or advisor
✅ Be prepared to participate in cost-shared EAD responses under the EADRA

Register by Friday 6 February 2026

To register, discuss attendance with your peak industry body or government agency.

ℹ️ The NMG is Australia’s peak decision-making body for cost-shared animal health emergency responses.

📧 For more info, email: trainingsupport@animalhealthaustralia.com.au

27/01/2026

🚨 Member Engagement Week registrations now open!

AHA members, get ready for a packed program of forums, workshops, and training sessions designed to strengthen Australia’s biosecurity and emergency preparedness.

Plus, plenty of networking opportunities!

📅 2-5 March 2026
📍 Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport

This is an AHA member-only event. Register at: https://bit.ly/3LPFqDk

22/01/2026

Attention all Peak Industry Bodies! It’s time to review your Emergency Animal Disease contact lists!

Make sure your contact lists are up-to-date so you are prepared in the event of an Emergency Animal Disease incident.

Need help? Contact the Training Team at Animal Health Australia at trainingsupport@animalhealthaustralia.com.au

22/01/2026

Looking forward to seeing our CEO share insights at this upcoming event.

Meet Our Speakers | Dr Samantha Allan

We’re delighted to announce Dr Samantha Allan, CEO of Animal Health Australia, as a speaker at WagyuEdge’26.

A senior veterinarian with extensive experience in biosecurity, disease preparedness and emergency response, Dr Allan has worked across government, industry and rural clinical practice in Australia and the UK. Today, she leads national programs that protect the health and integrity of Australia’s livestock industries.

Her perspective is vital for anyone invested in the future of Wagyu and premium beef production.

🎟️ Tickets are available now (link in comments) don’t miss the opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading animal health authorities.

21/01/2026

Floods, droughts and bushfires continue to put pressure on farms and communities across Australia — and having the proper support at the right time matters.

To help, we’ve compiled a list of national, state and industry resources to support producers as they prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.

From animal welfare guidance to financial assistance and recovery programs, these resources are designed to make navigating difficult times a little easier.

👉 Explore the disaster relief and recovery resources for livestock producers: https://bit.ly/4qXsTwC

Our thoughts are with all affected communities, and we thank emergency responders and industry organisations for their continued efforts to keep livestock and people safe.

14/01/2026

Protect your animals and your livelihood!
Access free online training through Animal Health Australia for producers and community members on:
🐄 Biosecurity best practices
🐑 Emergency animal disease response awareness
🐖 Hobby farmers and backyard livestock
…and more.
👉 Start today: https://animalhealthaustralia.com.au/online-training-courses

06/01/2026

Protect Australia’s livestock — protect your business
Ready to strengthen your biosecurity skills?
Animal Health Australia offers free online training for producers and industry professionals on:
✔ Biosecurity best practices
✔ Emergency animal disease response
✔ Livestock disease management
…and more.
👉 Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3O4syEt

28/12/2025

📘 Field Guide for Australian Vets on Emergency Animal Diseases

A practical resource to help vets quickly identify and respond to exotic and emerging livestock diseases. 🐄🐑🐖

The updated edition includes:
✔ Concise info on clinical signs
✔ Diagnostic steps
✔ Reporting requirements

👉 Access the guide: https://bit.ly/48WB05c


Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

24/12/2025

Thank you to all AHA members and partners in animal health for a big year of progress and collaboration. The AHA office will be closed from COB 24 Dec and will reopen on 5 Jan 2026.

22/12/2025

AHA is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accountant who enjoys transactional finance work and thrives in a dynamic environment. This is a 6-month contract and can be either permanent part time or casual (3 days per week).

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4q0Dyq8.

18/12/2025

🐑 Border Disease confirmed in a Tasmanian flock

“Hairy shaker” lambs have recently been identified in a Tasmanian flock that had imported sheep from the mainland. The disease, caused by a pestivirus, has long been present in Australia but has not been considered a problem in Tasmania. Dr Bruce Jackson, vet and consultant working with AHA as part of the National Sheep Industry Biosecurity Strategy, provides practical advice to help reduce the impact of the disease for which there is no cure or vaccine.

👉 Read more on what farmers need to know and how to respond - https://bit.ly/45gNxzg


Tasmanian Government