Influenza A/H1N1 (or 'Swine Flu') Information & Updates
Australian Pork Limited is monitoring the A/H1N1 (2009) situation closely, including the confirmation of A/H1N1 (2009) in an Australian pig herd. We will be updating this page with any information pertinent to the Australian Pork Industry as it arises.
LATEST NEWS
'Pork Remains Safe to Eat'
Read APL's statement regarding the outbreak of Influenza A (2009) in an Australian herd here.
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #24
12 October 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #23
29 September 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #22
27 August 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #21
25 August 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #20
19 August 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #19
7 August 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #18
4 August 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #17
3 August 2009
See the latest press releases from the NSW DPI regarding the transmission of A/H1N1 (2009) to the herd here and the national support plan to eradicate A/H1N1 in the pig herd here. (Updated 03/08/2009)
See the communique from the National Management Group Meeting held 3 August 2009 here.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here. (Updated 03/08/2009)
To view Industry Information on the Biosecurity Code of Practice, click here and for Biosecurity information for employees and farm visitors, click here. (Updated 25/08/2009)
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Read a statement from Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, here.
For the latest industry fact sheet on the illness, click here. (Updated 11 June 2009)
Google Flu Map- an interactive site reporting on flu trends (both general and A/H1N1 related) in Australia (links to external site*)
Social Media- View the latest reports on social media sites regarding Pork products and the A/H1N1 situation here.
Media Release: Thailand & United Arab Emirates Lift Ban on Pork Products
For non-English speaking press releases, click on the following:
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The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) have issued a joint statement stating that "Swine Flu" (Influenza A/H1N1) is not transmissable by eating pork.
Read the statement here.
See a collection of media summaries detailing reportage of the issue and APL's presence in the media here.
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #17
27 July 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #16
19 June 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #15
12 June 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #14
5 June 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #13
29 May 2009
Enhanced Biosecurity Arrangements for Producers
25 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #12
22 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #11
21 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #10
15 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #9
11 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #8
8 May 2009
Media Release- Consumers happy to keep pork on their fork
6 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #7
6 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #6
5 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #5
3 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #4
1 May 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #3
30 April 2009
PorkSAFE Swine Influenza Animal Disease Fact Sheet
30 April 2009
Media Release- Australian Pork Safe To Eat
28 April 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert #2
29 April 2009
PorkSAFE Issues Alert
28 April 2009
Swine flu update from the Australian Veterinary Association
28 April 2009
USEFUL LINKS
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Department of Primary Industries- Victoria
Australian Veterinary Assocation
World Organisation for Animal Health
National Pests and Disease Outbreaks
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
General- Kathleen Plowman, APL Policy General Manager | 0402 794 901
Media- Emily Mackintosh, APL Communications General Manager | 0418 697 595
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