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Biosecurity workshop: Moura
4-March from 08:30 to 15:00
Details
| Date: | Tuesday 4 March 2014 |
|---|---|
| Time: |
8:30am-3:00pm
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Event category: | Past event |
| Venue |
Moura RSL
30 Marshall Street
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Moura, Qld 4718 Australia |
The Livestock Biosecurity Network, in collaboration with AgForce and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, present an interactive pilot workshop to assist producers to develop an on-farm biosecurity plan.
Seven key areas will be addressed on the day, including:
- feral animal control
- minimising and controlling weed seed spread on vehicles and equipment
- animal health management
- waste management.
Key speakers and displays
Dr Sarah-Jane Wilson, Livestock Biosecurity Network Regional Officer for Queensland – Leads the new national effort to boost on-farm awareness of biosecurity risks for livestock producers in Queensland.
Mr Jason Bode, Senior Stock Inspector, Biosecurity Queensland – NLIS for cattle traceability and local biosecurity issues.
Mr Ted Parish, Creevey Russell Lawyers – Risks and rights of producers in negotiating agreements and managing entry onto private land.
Mr Clynton Spencer, Senior Wild Dog Officer, Biosecurity Queensland – Theory and practical demonstrations on predator and wild dog control.
Ms Trudy Baker, Capricorn Pest Management Group Display.
Registration closes Thursday 27 March 2014
To register please complete the registration form on the back of the workshop flyer (PDF, 489KB) and return to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Biloela.
For more information contact
Sarah-Jane Wilson on 0437 725 877 or
Jason Bode on 0427 878 018.