Why are there different requirements for stock movements within Australia and internationally?
Parts of Australia have a far better Johne’s status than most other developed cattle industries in the world so they have sensibly tried to protect that advantage for many years. In contrast, many infected countries do little or nothing to control the spread of infection within their borders and therefore, under international trade rules, cannot justify restricting imports on the basis of BJD status. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has wisely deleted its outdated standard for certification from the Terrestrial Animal Health Code. If, as expected, the future emphasis is on herd or area level assurance risk, Australia will be well placed to enhance its trading position compared to most of our competitors.
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