Biosecurity Queensland says producers and vets working together on Johne's disease management plan transition

Sally Gall
Updated May 5 2017 - 2:26pm, first published 9:45am
Queensland reduced Johne’s disease (JD) regulation in favor of an industry-led market-driven approach in 2016, which is shortly to be implemented.
Queensland reduced Johne’s disease (JD) regulation in favor of an industry-led market-driven approach in 2016, which is shortly to be implemented.

The state government is maintaining a “steady as she goes” approach to the June 30 deadline for Queensland beef producers, particularly studs and those exporting through Darwin, to comply with Western Australia and Northern Territory entry requirements under the new national Johne’s disease framework.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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