Frontline perspective: leading Australian cattleman on what’s happening on the ground in Indonesia
Since first being detected in Indonesia in May this year, the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) entering Australia has not only created headlines and lively debate, but also instigated a concerted government and industry effort to guard against introduction of the disease to home shores. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is also active in Indonesia and poses another significant threat to Australia’s cattle industries, particularly in the north of the nation.
The Federal Government has…