What kind of information did the APVMA assess?
The information assessed in the review included a large number of published and unpublished scientific studies as well as field observations and reports. Scientific studies from different regions within Australia as well as New Zealand and US studies were available for review. In conducting the review of 1080 the APVMA obtained specialist advice from the Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH). The use of 1080 in Australia and New Zealand has recently been reviewed by the Vertebrate Pests Committee (VPC ). The VPC made its unpublished report available to the APVMA’s review. The report contains information on current policies, practices and procedures for the use of 1080 and the role and importance of 1080 in vertebrate pest management, and recommendations on procedures for targeted and effective use of 1080.
