Alerts
African Swine Fever in Belgium
Effective from 18 September 2018On 14 September 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources received notification from the European Commission of an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the wild boar population of Belgium.
ASF is not present in Australia. An incursion of ASF in Australia would have significant impacts on pig health and production. In addition, our access to economically important international markets would be compromised.
As a result of the outbreak of ASF, pig meat and goods containing or potentially contaminated with pig material sourced from Belgium, will no longer meet current import requirements and are considered to pose a high biosecurity risk.
For further information, please refer to:
Industry Advice Notice: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2018/119-2018
Keeping African swine fever out of Australia: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/asf
Keeping Australia free from African Swine Fever: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/african-swine-fever
Contact information
If you require further information, please call 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au
This Alert applies to the following Cases:
- Pig meat
- Non-viable animal reproductive material
- Culture media
- Stock feed, supplements and ingredients of plant origin
- Goods made with rawhide
- Animal fluids and tissues (excluding reproductive material)
- Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items
- Pet food