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\"John<\/a>
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 4, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has committed to providing Queensland\u2019s cattle industry with regular updates on Bovine Johne\u2019s Disease (BJD) with more than 1000 people already subscribed for regular alerts.<\/p>\n

\u201cBiosecurity Queensland officers are finalising contact with affected properties which received cattle from a stud property near Rockhampton where some livestock have been confirmed with this disease,\u201d Mr McVeigh said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMovement restrictions are being applied to these properties to limit further spread of the disease.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr McVeigh said a workshop held with industry last week in Rockhampton highlighted the need for detailed and timely information about the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a number of ways the Queensland cattle industry, producers and the general community can stay informed about Bovine Johne\u2019s disease,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAffected producers identified through the forward tracing are being contacted individually by Biosecurity Queensland and assigned a contact within the department who can offer ongoing advice to the property owner.<\/p>\n

\u201cOwners of properties that have been placed under movement restrictions can also apply for support under the National BJD Financial and Non-Financial Assistance Package.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor all interested parties, regular updates will be sent via a self-subscription email. Interested parties can subscribe to Biosecurity Queensland\u2019s online cattle alert at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cRegular updates will also be available by following Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter @BiosecurityQld.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf producers require more detailed information than that provided online or through updates, they can contact the Customer Service Centre on 13-25-23.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone who suspects BJD on their property should contact Biosecurity Queensland immediately on 13-25-23 or the Emergency Disease Watch Hotline on 1800-675-888.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr McVeigh said the government would continue to work with industry groups to maintain Queensland\u2019s protected status for BJD.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely focussed on providing up-to-date information and every opportunity for full communication with industry and producers throughout this process,\u201d Mr McVeigh said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to commend the organisations including Agforce, the Brahman Breeders Association, the Australian Veterinary Association, the Cattle Council of Australia, and Animal Health Australia which participated in the forum last week for their input and continued support in addressing this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n