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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Australia to pioneer world's first biodegradable FMD vaccine
A groundbreaking biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a A$20 million (US$12.95 million) five-year research partnership involving Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), Tiba B ...
Monday, May 8, 2023
Indonesia gets help from FAO and Australia to fight LSD, FMD infections in livestock
Indonesia has moved another step closer to eliminating lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among livestock with the support of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Australia.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in joint effort with Australia to fight FMD
The provincial government of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, is cooperating with Australia on fighting the foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Friday, September 23, 2022
Australia-funded project helps establish portable yards in Indonesia as part of FMD vaccination efforts
Five sets of portable yards to aid local government authorities in vaccinating cattle for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across the Indonesian Archipelago have now been completed, thanks to a project funded by Meat & Livestock Australia ( ...
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Victoria, Australia set compensation concerning animals hit by FMD
Victoria, Australia has addressed concerns about the livestock compensation process if a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak and stock standstill occurs.
Monday, September 5, 2022
FMD outbreak in Australia could lead to massive slaughtering of cows, officials warned
A foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Australia would mean the slaughtering and burning of countless cows and a national emergency being declared, officials have warned.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
World's first synthetic FMD, LSD vaccine could be created in New South Wales, Australia
The world's first synthetic vaccine for foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) could be developed in New South Wales, Australia, by August next year, fast-tracked by a $6 million investment by the Australian government.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Australia's financial package to help Indonesia fight FMD and lumpy skin disease
Australia has announced a new $10 million biosecurity cooperation package to assist Indonesia as it responds to the outbreaks of both foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).
Monday, July 25, 2022
Serious flaws in Australia's approach to compensation for FMD-related stock losses, says analyst
Major flaws exist in the AusVetPlan's approach to compensation for stock losses associated with any outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Australia, independent analyst Simon Quilty told an industry gathering on the Gold Coast in mid-July.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Nearly 34,000 jobs in Queensland, Australia, affected if FMD, lumpy skin disease hit country, report states
A new report has forecast an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) or lumpy skin disease to impact almost 34,000 regional jobs in Queensland, Australia, if it reaches the country.
Friday, July 22, 2022
Vice president of Australia's Livestock SA advises farmers not to be alarmed of FMD threat
Farmers in Australia should remain alert, but not alarmed at foot-and-mouth disease being at the country's doorstep, said Livestock SA vice-president Allan Piggott.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Australia provides financial support to obtain FMD vaccines for Indonesia
Australia has offered financial support in providing one million doses of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine to be delivered to Indonesia in August.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Farmers in Australia to get compensation if FMD hits animals
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Mark Schipp, said Australian farmers will be compensated if their animals get foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after an outbreak was confirmed in Bali at the weekend.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
FMD in Bali, Indonesia, raises infection risk in Australia, veterinarian warns
The risk of foot and mouth disease reaching Australia within the next six months is now "extremely high", a leading analyst and veterinarian warned, with Indonesian authorities confirming FMD has now spread to Bali, Indonesia.
Friday, July 1, 2022
Indonesia cattle FMD outbreak nearly stops northern Australia's live export trade
The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia has nearly stopped the live export trade from northern Australia and completely disrupted the country's food supply system, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

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