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DAF is asking pork producers to complete an online survey about biosecurity practices so it can assess Queensland’s preparedness against African Swine Fever (Photo: DAF)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 8, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting research into what biosecurity practices are being used by pork producers to protect Queensland from African Swine Fever.<\/p>\n

The Department has commissioned Kantar, an external research agency, to assist in the research process.<\/p>\n

It is asking pork producers to to complete an online survey, which should take 15 minutes or less to complete.<\/p>\n

DAF says all responses and opinions expressed in the survey will be held in confidence and used for statistical purposes only.<\/p>\n

The information collected will help the State Government’s preparedness planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ASF was detected in Papua New Guinea in April this year, and there are concerns the disease could cross into Australia and devastate the nation’s pork industry.<\/p>\n

“Australia remains free from African Swine Fever but preparedness is vital to ensure an effective response to protect our pig industry if it was detected here,” a DAF spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

The survey will close on June 15, 2020.<\/p>\n

It can be accessed online<\/strong><\/a> using Chrome or Firefox browsers.<\/p>\n

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