V.DIG.2002 - Management of animal health standard steering committee
Did you know, industry has a guideline for the collection of disease and defect data?
| Project start date: | 30 June 2020 |
| Project end date: | 29 May 2023 |
| Publication date: | 22 April 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
The Australian National Standard for the Development, Collection and Reporting of Animal Health Data Through the Supply Chain was drafted in 2016. Since then, there had been no amendments made to the standard despite the continuation of advancements in animal health data collection. This project was initiated to ensure the standard was aligned with contemporary animal health practices.
Objectives
• establishment of the Animal Health Standards Steering Committee
• Manage and maintain suggested amendments and additions to the Australian National Standard for the Development, Collection and Reporting of Animal Health Disease and Defect Data through the Supply Chain as directed by the Steering Committee.
• Develop recommendations to be endorsed by the Australian Meat Industry Language and Standards Committee on the Australian National Standard for the Development, Collection and Reporting of Animal Health Disease and Defect Data through the Supply Chain.
Key findings
The working group has finalised and endorsed a second version of the standard which has been presented to the Australian Meat Industry Language and Standards Committee and was provided industry endorsement in August 2022.
Benefits to industry
An industry endorsed standard allows for consistent collection and reporting of animal health disease and defect data through the supply chain; the key foundation block required for future advancements in this area.
MLA action
MLA engaging subject matter experts in the disease and defect space when it comes to condition listings.
Future research
A communication and adoption strategy need to be developed and delivered for this Standard and the working group needs to continue to ensure maintenance of this Standard.
More information
| Project manager: | Demelsa Lollback |
| Contact email: | reprots@mla.com.au |
