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Applied biosecurity; risk analysis; emergency management; and strategy.
Usual caveats apply.

Aaron Dodd

@practicalbiosec

Chief Investigator @CEBRA_UoM and @biosec_commons Applied biosecurity; risk analysis; emergency management; and strategy. Usual caveats apply.

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We [Australia] have got a really long history of being able to remain free from all sorts of different harmful pests and diseases, and that's the reason why we operate such a comprehensive biosecurity system - because we want to keep it that way...

Our country faces #biosecurity risks daily that threaten our health, our environment, our economy... our very way of life. The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis has protected Aust from biosecurity problems that have plagued many countries.



Last day sitting at this magnificent desk, but the time has come to put my money where my mouth is and head back into practice. Academia, it's been fun.

practicalbiosec's tweet image. Last day sitting at this magnificent desk, but the time has come to put my money where my mouth is and head back into practice.
Academia, it's been fun.

FUN FACT: Chillies in Thailand, Coffee in Brazil, Potatoes in Ireland and Cacao in Switzerland are all post-Columbian exchange introductions despite the strong cultural links those countries have with each species🤯

Last week Twitter taught me that Gang Gangs were introduced to Kangaroo Island. This week I learn Kookaburras are introduced to Tasmania! What's in store for next week?



WE'RE BACK! - The Society for Risk Analysis (Au/NZ) Conference is back in 2022 and welcoming abstracts on any/all things #risk: perception, communication, assessment, management, evaluation - particularly in the context of #sustainability. I look forward to seeing you in October!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! It is time to submit abstracts for presentations at this year’s SRA-ANZ conference, at the University of Melbourne, October 26-27 2022. Abstract submission closes September 30. Submission link: melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9A…

SRA_ANZ's tweet image. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!

It is time to submit abstracts for presentations at this year’s SRA-ANZ conference, at the University of Melbourne, October 26-27 2022.

Abstract submission closes September 30. 
Submission link: melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9A…


FMD may set hearts racing, but good biosecurity protects us from at least 16,925 other things as well - we need to shift the narrative to the 30:1 ROI (i.e., net benefit) of action rather than focusing on the past costs and damages of inaction. @CEBRA_UoM pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/an-ou…


People food is not pig food. Come clean; go clean. Simples.

CFA is part of every community, and for the safety and security of our agricultural communities we all need to be vigilant to biosecurity. Our farmers need us to all do our bit to keep Australia FMD free.

CFAChiefOfficer's tweet image. CFA is part of every community, and for the safety and security of our agricultural communities we all need to be vigilant to biosecurity. Our farmers need us to all do our bit to keep Australia FMD free.


Aaron Dodd reposted

How worried should we be about the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia? Biosecurity academic Dr Aaron Dodd calculates risk likelihood and possible consequences of an outbreak in Australia. Tap to read ⬇️ unimelb.me/3c0UrAx #ScienceWeek


Aaron Dodd reposted

The spread of foot-and-mouth disease to Bali was not unexpected, but what we each do next will determine the consequences for Australia. 🔗 unimelb.me/3Qzs5wj #UniMelbPursuit w/ @SciMelb @CEBRA_UoM

UniMelb's tweet image. The spread of foot-and-mouth disease to Bali was not unexpected, but what we each do next will determine the consequences for Australia.

🔗 unimelb.me/3Qzs5wj

#UniMelbPursuit w/ @SciMelb @CEBRA_UoM

Own a pet pig? Did you know that it is illegal to feed them food waste containing meat? Just don't do it - your pigs will thank you! (why from 4:00-) abc.net.au/southeastnsw/p…


Aaron Dodd reposted

I encourage all women working in STEM to apply for the Superstars of STEM program. You will be trained in overcoming imposter syndrome, communicating with influence, public speaking and more. Apply today: bit.ly/3PZjzpF @DAFFgov #NationalScienceWeek @ScienceAU


Aaron Dodd reposted

New Zealand's system of tracing sheep movements around the country could be a weak link in protecting against foot and mouth disease, according to a biosecurity risk expert. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…


#FMD in Indo, #Varroa in NSW, Myrtle Rust in WA: So much to cover in our @UniMelb MSc/MAg #biosecurity subject - this week 60 students will be reconstructing the spread of serrated tussock and talking to @DAFFgov CEBO Robyn Cleland - plus a few hours of me talking intro pathways!

practicalbiosec's tweet image. #FMD in Indo, #Varroa in NSW, Myrtle Rust in WA:
So much to cover in our @UniMelb MSc/MAg #biosecurity subject - this week 60 students will be reconstructing the spread of serrated tussock and talking to @DAFFgov CEBO Robyn Cleland - plus a few hours of me talking intro pathways!

Lots of talk about the [plausible worst-case] consequences of a hypothetical #FMD outbreak in Australia - but what do the experts that deal with these sorts of diseases every day estimate the likelihood to be, and how did they come up with that number? stockandland.com.au/story/7844411/…


Here's another standard unit of reference to add to your list @Warwick_Long - the Sydney Harbour, the MCG, and Bendigo Coles on a wet Wednesday afternoon. Nice analogy @edwardcholmes @liammannix

🫤🤔🤔🤔 Professor Edward Holmes, a viral evolution expert from Sydney Uni, on the origins of Covid, talking about a market in Wuhan…

fionaparker1's tweet image. 🫤🤔🤔🤔
Professor Edward Holmes, a viral evolution expert from Sydney Uni, on the origins of Covid, talking about a market in Wuhan…


Aaron Dodd reposted

We've created a step-by-step video that shows you how to perform an effective footbath & help stop the spread of animal health risks such as #FootandMouthDisease. Watch the video here youtu.be/6i39o6z3lXU. For more info on #FMD & farmer resources, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/eadpreparedness

Dairy_Australia's tweet image. We've created a step-by-step video that shows you how to perform an effective footbath & help stop the spread of animal health risks such as #FootandMouthDisease. Watch the video here youtu.be/6i39o6z3lXU. For more info on #FMD & farmer resources, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/eadpreparedness

Aaron Dodd reposted

The Senator is unavailable for the Country Hour today but... What do you hope a Senate inquiry into biosecurity will deliver? We are speaking about biosecurity more now than ever ... so if you could make a change to how we protect our borders, what would it be?

Maintaining confidence in our $80 billion agriculture industry is too important to risk. The Senate inquiry into foot and mouth disease and varroa mite is in addition to the strongest biosecurity response in Australia's history from the Albanese Government. #auspol #agchatoz

SenRaffCiccone's tweet image. Maintaining confidence in our $80 billion agriculture industry is too important to risk.  

The Senate inquiry into foot and mouth disease and varroa mite is in addition to the strongest biosecurity response in Australia's history from the Albanese Government. #auspol #agchatoz


"The CFA didn't roll out for the first time on Black Saturday" is a phrase I use when talking about the need to exercise and test #biosecurity systems. I caught up with RNZ Country Life to talk #FMD, the ⬆ of M. bovis, and the ⬇ of paper based systems. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…


Aaron Dodd reposted

Australia has a long history of being free from many harmful pests and diseases. Our #biosecurity system aims to keep it that way. Watch this clip by @Science_Academy to learn more about the expert advice CEBRA provides to manage these risks


I was fortunate to be one of the last in a long line of Ag dept. (then DPI) 'cadets' in 2003 - which raised a few eyebrows in my farming family at the time - and it was the beginning of a rewarding career in biosecurity. If you're interested in making difference consider the VPS!

Applications for the 2023 Victorian Government graduate program are now open. We’re looking for graduates who are #creative, #curious, have a drive to learn and live our shared values of integrity, respect & human rights. Apply now: grads.vic.gov.au #workwithpurpose #grads

adamfennessy's tweet image. Applications for the 2023 Victorian Government graduate program are now open. We’re looking for graduates who are #creative, #curious, have a drive to learn and live our shared values of integrity, respect & human rights. Apply now: grads.vic.gov.au #workwithpurpose #grads


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