Foot and Mouth Disease is spreading overseas. Australians are wondering whether it will come here and what we can do about it. We asked experts at our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness to answer some common questions.
Our entomologist and bee expert comments on the Varroa mite, how it spreads and the current incursion.
CSIRO researchers continue to find ways to protect our biosecurity system in order to protect our environment, our agricultural industries and our way of life.
A disease not seen in Australia’s wild abalone population for 11 years has resurfaced, and it’s a massive challenge for our abalone industry.
Without urgent action, Australia will continue to lose billions of dollars every year on invasive species.
A new species of Moroccan beetle has just arrived in our lab. Their job? To improve pasture quality and reduce fly populations. We’re expecting big things from these little creatures.
We're celebrating the bee on World Bee Day.
Canine ehrlichiosis, caused by Ehrlichia canis, is a tick-borne dog disease recently detected in parts of Australia. We're helping respond.
The Australian biosecurity system is facing more challenges than before, and time is running out. But our new report shows the solution.
How do we protect bees from getting sick? Dr John Roberts is helping save honey bees through his research into Varroa mites and the viruses they spread.
Our lab-grown airway cells have huge potential to understand how respiratory diseases work. It can also reduce the need for animal testing.
Our scientists continue their important work safeguarding human and animal health from disease, while we strive for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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