Prions – morphing agents of disease
Activity 7
What are Australia's quarantine measures for BSE?
Australia is currently free of scrapie and BSE. Describe the quarantine measures that are used to ensure that it stays that way.
Teachers notes
No live animals, embryos or semen can be imported from the United Kingdom. This restriction has been in place since 1988. Regulations about importing animals from other countries vary depending on the country.
General information about Australia's quarantine measures can be found in Box 1.
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Page updated June 2006.
Page updated June 2006.