V.ISC.4346 - V.ISC.4346 Analysis of systems used to support National livestock biosecurity response online summary
| Project start date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Project end date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Publication date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | Southern Australia, Northern Australia, National, NSW, Western Australia, Victoria, Cold wet, South Australia, Dry, Queensland, Mediterranean, Tropical warm season wet, Northern Territory, Sub-tropical moist, Tasmania, Sub-tropical sub-humid, Eastern Australia, Temperate, Temperate sub-humid, Tropical Moist |
Summary
This project reviewed the systems used to support national livestock biosecurity response across Australian States and Territories and ascertain consistency, functionality, and efficiency gaps in how Australian States and Territories utilize the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) mirrored database, particularly leveraging the 'MAX' tool or equivalent systems.
Benefits to industry
Outputs of this project will be used as an input into strategic discussions at an industry - interjurisdictional level on the future of biosecurity traceability.
More information
| Project manager: | Renelle Jeffrey |
| Contact email: | Reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Gibraltar Strategic Advisory Pty Lt |

