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Strict conditions apply to bovid imports approved for Australian zoos

Strict conditions apply to bovid imports approved for Australian zoos
September 22, 2021

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has given zoos wishing to import live bovid animals or their semen into Australia a greenlight following a department review, provided they meet strict new biosecurity measures preventing 22 significant diseases including rabies, foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever, being introduced.

Currently, Australia only permits the importation of zoo bovids from New Zealand, including animals like kudu, gazelles and impala. The review recommends 19 other countries be allowed to import bovid animals and their semen, if agreed biosecurity import conditions are met. Species including domestic cattle and buffalo, sheep and goats are excluded.

Countries recommended for being allowed to import bovid animals into Australian Zoos include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries were considered for inclusion on the basis of historical trade and their ability to provide accurate export certification.

Head of Biosecurity, Andrew Tongue. said the review was based on expert advice and extensive consultation with the animal industry sector and was an important step for zoos around Australia.

Tongue advised “Importation of zoo bovids is a top priority for the zoo sector, to improve the genetic diversity of existing zoo collections and contribute to international conservation efforts.

“However, it’s vital these zoo animals don’t create undue biosecurity risk to Australia. The department has worked closely with the zoo and livestock industries to develop conditions that will allow imports to occur safely.

“All animals imported will be held in pre-export quarantine for at least 30 days.

“They will be observed for signs of disease, treated for internal and external parasites, and tested for diseases in accordance with Australian import requirements.

“The donor animal must be resident in an approved, licensed or registered zoo or wildlife park in the exporting country since birth or for at least 12 months immediately before collection, unless otherwise approved by the department.”

Read the final review at Zoo bovids from approved countries

Image courtesy The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

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