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Biosecurity

Biosecurity Queensland:

  • Coordinates the Government's efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from pests and diseases that threaten the economy and environment
  • Works to ensure continued market access for our products
  • Maintains our reputation for high standards of animal care and keeping
  • Reduces the risk of chemical contamination and promotes a safe food supply
  • Helps to ensure Queensland land and the environment is healthy and resilient

Features

Photo showing the effects of Black Sigatoka

Surveillance underway in North Queensland

Biosecurity Queensland is checking backyards for exotic pests, diseases and invasive weeds.

Close up of Lantana

Lantana a target

Controlling lantana will be less of a struggle following the launch of a new DVD and the release of a biological control agent in Queensland.


Page maintained by Amity Sturwohld
Last updated 15 May 2008



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