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Australian avian influenza update
Australian Rural Leadership Program applications
THE Australian Rural Leadership Program is a dynamic experiential learning program fo- cused on the develop- ment of leadership for individuals and col- lectives who are con- tributing to the future prosperity of rural and regional Australia.
dently overcome future challenges, and act for the ‘greater good’ of rural and regional Aus- tralia.
“The interaction with my peers and feedback from them has led to greater self-confidence, the ability to take more risks and to be more open to new experi- ences.
Delivered under the ARLF banner for al- most 30 years, the ARLP is underpinned by a process of contin- ual improvement and is guided by global best practice in adaptive leadership education.
The ARLP also gives participants valuable opportunities to nur- ture, challenge and build on their leader- ship skills with people from diverse communi- ties and industries.
“The feedback gave me things to work on to be a better leader, such as having more presence and getting out of my comfort zone and speaking up,” Mr Mauger said.
In each cohort, ap- proximately 30 leaders are engaged in a series of unique, immersive experiences delivered in real-world contexts to develop the adaptive skills required to confi-
In 2019, Rice Exten- sion Coordinator for the Rice Industry Extension Program, Troy Mauger was a part of Cohort 26 of the ARLP, who de- scribed the experience as life changing.
For more information or to apply, visit https:// rural-leaders.org.au/
Over 15 months, three sessions take place in Australia and one is held overseas.
AgriFutures Australia is encouraging individu- als working across our levied industries to ap- ply for Cohort 28 of this amazing program.
“The program has had a positive impact on my life in ways I never im- agined.
Applications close on Sunday August 16, 2020.
* from P2 Signs of HPAI
egg production
• Typical ‘sick bird’
to an outbreak of LPAI or HPAI.
of infection.
Vaccination might be an
HPAI should be consid- ered as a possible cause if a high proportion of a flock or group of birds be- come ill very quickly, pro- gressing from normal to gravely ill or dead within 24 to 48 hours.
signs — for example, ruf- fled feathers, dopiness and closed eyes
This helps to ensure that a rapid and effective emergency response can be immediately mounted if the disease occurs.
option in some circum- stances.
Clinical signs may in- clude:
Differential diagnoses include acute fowl chol- era, respiratory disease complex and other exotic diseases such as Newcas- tle disease.
Procedures generally in- clude:
• Sudden death
• Respiratory distress
Australian response to HPAI
• Slaughter out of infect- ed and in-contact poultry
Poultry farmers, and back yard flock and bird owners are urged to report any cases of unexplained bird deaths to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Dis- ease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 or to your local vet.
• Swelling and
ple discolouration of the head, comb, wattles and neck
• Coughing, sneezing or rasping respiration
State and Common- wealth governments and the national chicken meat and egg industries have formally agreed to share the costs of responding
prevent spread of infec- tion
• Rapid drop in feed intake, water intake and
• Tracing and surveil- lance to locate the extent
pur-
• Decontamination
• Strict quarantine
• Movement controls to
• Diarrhoea
If you have had contact with birds on an affect- ed property and you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, call your doc- tor or the Department of Health and Human Ser- vices on 1300 651 160 for medical advice.
• Occasionally, nervous symptoms.
Owners may be eligible for compensation if birds or property must be de- stroyed to eradicate the disease.
Map of avian influenza restricted area.
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National Poultry Newspaper, July 2020 – Page 3
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