Australian Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer. I live on Djabugay country of Far North Queensland.

Cairns, Queensland
Joined November 2015
Australia 🇦🇺 is proud to support animal welfare through @WOAH with our @ChiefVetAus Dr Beth Cookson continuing the work of Dr Mark Schipp 🏅 & expert team @daffgov. Congrats on a successful 91st General Session & 100 years of building a safer, healthier & more sustainable world.
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Fly on over! A reminder to please follow our new Twitter profile @ChiefVetAus for all the latest news and updates from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer: xitter.cf/ChiefVetAus
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Job opportunity for Program Manager within the Office of the Women in STEM Ambassador, working with the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Prof. Lisa Harvey-Smith. Find out more: bit.ly/3GQUaNf @UNSW @UNSWScience
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The first 50 scholars of the Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Program were announced at Parliament House in November 2022, and they will commence study in early 2023. Applications for 2024 are now open. Find out more about the program: bit.ly/3WwVA4o
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We've a new profile on Twitter - please follow @ChiefVetAus for all the latest news and updates from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer: xitter.cf/ChiefVetAus @DAFFgov
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Subscribe to the @DAFFgov Three Chiefs Newsletter for all the latest updates on the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer @ChiefVetAus, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer and the Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer: subscribe.agriculture.gov.au…
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Please follow our new Twitter profile @ChiefVetAus for all the latest news and updates from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer: xitter.cf/ChiefVetAus @DAFFgov
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Good biosecurity helps protect our livestock industries from diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which is currently not present in Australia. Learn more about FMD: agriculture.gov.au/biosecuri…
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and festive season!
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Summertime can mean an increased risk of snake-bite envenomation in pets. Read this information article from the @AustVetAssoc about snake bite: vetvoice.com.au/ec/pet-owner…
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Pet rabbit owners are reminded to ensure their rabbits are protected from calicivirus or Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) by having regular calicivirus vaccinations as recommended by their veterinarian – more info available on the @DAFFgov website: bit.ly/3HWSX85
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Veterinarians and dog owners, especially those across northern Australia, please be aware of Canine Ehrlichiosis – protect your dog from ticks, and watch out for signs of this disease. More info: bit.ly/3V5gmXH @DAFFgov @ChiefVetAus
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Animal Health Australia (AHA) @animalhealthAUS brings together government and industry to deliver outcomes that strengthen and protect Australia's animal health and biosecurity systems. Read the AHA Annual Report for 2021-22: bit.ly/3VgrbqQ @DAFFgov @MarkSchipp
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Call for papers for the Timor-Leste Veterinary Association Conference 14 to 16 March 2023. Potential speakers are invited to submit abstracts on the themes of Animal Health in the Field, Epidemiology in Action, & Laboratory in Life to: [email protected] by 31/1/23. @DAFFgov
Indonesia is experiencing an outbreak of Lumpy skin disease, & as Australia is currently free of this disease, please have a look at our Lumpy skin disease website for further information including the National Lumpy Skin Disease Action Plan: bit.ly/3UGLq0j @DAFFgov
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It’s World #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) Awareness Week. AMR is a major global problem which affects not only humans, but also animals, plants and the environment. Learn more: amr.gov.au/ @DAFFgov @WOAH_Global @WOAH_Asia @WOAH_DG
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Applications are open for the Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women. The grant provides up to $5000 per year to assist with costs associated with a research project leading towards publication. Find out more: bit.ly/3FPR63D
Job opportunities with @DAFFgov’s Animal Welfare Branch, Plant and Live Animal Exports Division, in the Standards and Systems Validation, and the Policy and Engagement Sections: bit.ly/3O96iuI and bit.ly/3O96s5i