biosecurity

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There is a growing focus on biosecurity in Australia to combat diseases like bird flu, involving new officers and stricter regulations.

Australia has significantly increased efforts to strengthen biosecurity measures, especially in the poultry sector, in response to rising cases of bird flu (H5N1) and other agricultural threats. New biosecurity officers have been appointed to boost defenses, and sectors like poultry in New Zealand and Australia are now required to implement robust biosecurity plans.