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Producers who have developed a Farm Biosecurity Plan as part of their approach to Johne’s disease management do not need to complete another plan under the LPA program requirements.

It may be possible that one or more of your on-farm management practices or your record keeping does not meet LPA standards. To ensure these issues are followed up and resolved, an auditor will record it as a ‘nonconformity’ and issue a ‘corrective action request’, or a CAR, to the producer. A nonconformity is either categorised as minor, major or critical, depending on the potential impact it could have on food safety, traceability, biosecurity or animal welfare. Minor nonconformity A minor nonconformity is an area where on-farm actions slightly vary from the LPA Standards but it is unlikely to directly...

Only Integrators that use the existing NLIS API solely for biosecurity and traceability purposes are eligible to apply. Please contact ISC if you would like to discuss your eligibility.

The NLIS Database Uplift Project is supported by a $22.5 million grant from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as part of the Australian Government's Bolstering Australia's Biosecurity System package. 

Join this session to find out what to expect during an audit, how to prepare and how audits can help – not hinder – your farm business.

● Sheep and Goat eIDs: With mandatory electronic identification for sheep and goats coming into effect nationally from 1 January 2025, a range of resources to assist producers with the transition are available in June’s seasonal actions. Producers seeking more guidance on making the shift should register for one of the many webinars or in-person events happening over coming months. ● Biosecurity: With several outbreaks of bird flu recorded at poultry farms in Victoria and NSW in recent weeks, managing biosecurity should remain top of mind for red meat producers. Producers should continue to ensure their on-farm biosecurity plans are...

For more information on the NLIS visit: National Livestock Identification System | Integrity Systems Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt’s statement: Australia’s livestock traceability system gets $22.5 million database boost | Ministers (agriculture.gov.au)

On-farm audits are conducted each year to ensure the management systems introduced by livestock producers are complying with LPA rules and standards.

From this date, you must provide a documented On-farm Biosecurity Management Plan when you seek LPA accreditation or reaccreditation. You can complete the plan using the online tool in your LPA account or upload a copy of an existing plan that covers the required elements.

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