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Biosecurity top of mind as Murray Watt plans Indonesia visit

BIOSECURITY will be at the top of Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt’s list when he visits Indonesia next month.

Murray Watt meeting with Brookton farmer Murray Hall in WA last week.

Mr Watt told Sheep Central today he intends to visit Indonesia within two to three weeks as the country works with Australian assistance to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease.

Sheep Central has been told of concern among leading veterinarians in Australia at the progress of the Indonesian containment effort. The vets’ concern included the scenario that the outbreaks…

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