Wednesday, 22 September

AgForce North - Animal Health, Welfare, Disease & Biosecurity - Cloncurry

A Producer's Guide to animal diseases, poisonous plants and biosecurity obligations in the North

By AgForce

Date and time

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM AEST

Location

Mary Kathleen Room, Cloncurry Community Precinct

37 Scarr Street Cloncurry, QLD 4824 Australia

About this event

Free workshop and field demonstration

• What does a livestock industry look like with endemic Foot & Mouth Disease?

• Would you recognise African Swine Fever in a feral pig?

• What livestock diseases are on our doorstep?

• Would you recognise African horse sickness or Lumpy skin disease?

• What poisonous plants should you recognise and watch out for in your area?

• What will a state-wide shutdown/livestock standstill mean for you and your region?

• What are the 'must-do' steps to stay on the right side of your biosecurity obligations?

• What are the steps to taking and preserving a tissue sample?

Join us to hear these answers and more

Morning tea and lunch provided

For enquiries, contact AgForce North-West Regional Manager Vol Norris on NorrisV@agforceqld.org.au or M: 0488 002 038

Organised by

AgForce

AgForce is the peak body representing Queensland beef, sheep and wool, grain and cane producers.

A unifying voice for Queensland's broadacre producers since 1999, our purpose is to advance sustainable agribusiness. Our strength continues through our membership and provides policy direction, solutions to challenges, and builds on opportunities for rural producers.