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Note: The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies posts this information to our Website for the information of member Show Societies. The QCAS does not take resposibility for, nor has an opinion, on the content of these articles.
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| HENDRA VIRUS CONFIRMED - Posted 21 May 2010 |
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Biosecurity Queensland is responding to the confirmed report of a Hendra virus case in a horse on the Sunshine Coast.
The Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) has confirmed a positive PCR test result to Hendra virus in an EDTA blood sample taken from the horse by a private veterinarian.
The horse was examined by the veterinarian after the owner reported it was displaying acute onset of neurological signs. The horse was reported as being uncoordinated, demonstrating mouth twitching and being off its food.
Upon veterinary investigation, the horse exhibited normal respiratory and heart rates. The horse was found to be blind. The neurological signs progressed to seizures, the horse was humanely euthanased and buried on the property.
One horse remains on the property and has been subject to sampling by a Biosecurity Queensland veterinary officer this afternoon. The horse is reported as clinically normal.
The property is in quarantine and no horse movements are recorded recently.
A community engagement program has been commenced to advise neighbours of the situation and to provide relevant information.
The most recent version of the 'What is Hendra virus' brochure is available at the website: www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au. Horse owners are urged to review their biosecurity procecdures and contact their veterinarian if they suspect Hendra virus. Please go to www.qldhorsecouncil.com in the notifiable disease section for fact sheets on ways to reduce the risk of Hendra virus infection. |
| Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing update - Posted 22 Feb 2010 |
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The following link to the latest Newsletter from the OLGR contains information relevant to Show Societies, in particular |
| NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS - Posted 18 December 2009 |
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Please find attached a copy of the National Employment Standards that will apply to all Not-for-Profit sector employers from 1 January, 2010.
Please find attached a copy of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 or Modern SACS Award 2010 that may or may not apply to your workplace. |
| EQUINE NEWS - Posted 21 November 2009 |
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| EQUINE NEWS - Posted 15 November 2009 |
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| AUSTRALIAN WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE - AN INVITATION |
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AWIA is pleased to be able to offer training and networking opportunities to women who are entering or are involved in agriculture, fisheries or forestry industries who want to shape their own and their industry's future...................more
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| ACAS/COCA-COLA REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Posted 12 May 2009 |
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Greetings to you all, Reminder notices have been sent to the Scholarship Office in the relevant State Universities and TAFE Directors Australia have been asked to inform the appropriate state TAFE Colleges. It would be timely to remind your members that if they know of persons who may qualify for these scholarships it would be appropriate to inform them, and refer them to the Scholarship website as noted below. Applications can be made on line. Regards, Geoff Fader
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| BANNED ITEMS AT SHOWS - Posted 11 May 2009 |
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During some Shows this year there have been reports of Banned Items being sold by Itinerant traders. Show Committees are reminded that a list of banned items is contained in section 7 of the QCAS Handbook and this list should be provided to all traders when they make application for a site at your event. In the event that items are being sold at a Show, the Show Committee should make every attempt to ensure these items are removed from sale as quickly as possible. Traders selling these items should also be reported to QCAS who will compile a list of infringing traders and advise these traders of the state wide ban on these items.
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| RSA (RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL) TRAINING - Posted 5 May 2009 |
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The RSA rules for volunteers is, that 1 person needs to have the approved RSA certificate to supervise the other volunteers. There is no separate course for volunteers, it's just the one course. There are two on-line providers who deliver the approved RSA course:
For a list of OLGR approved Training Providers click here I have also included the link below to a fact sheet regarding mandatory training for your information. http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/resources/liquorDocs/mandatoryTraining.pdf
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National Agricultural Scholarships - Posted 16 April 2009 Here is a great opportunity for young people working or studying in the agricultural sector to participate in a national agricultural scholarship program. The scholarship is a comprehensive fully funded 12 day behind-the-scenes program for 20 to 30 year olds with Woolworths. It gives people the opportunity to hear from leaders in the food supply chain. Highlights include discussions with senior Woolworths executives and decision makers within the company - as well as participating in lectures, tours of supermarkets and the distribution centre. The scholarship program costs are all covered by Woolworths and includes course fees, accommodation and flights (to and from Sydney). The scholarship is open to anyone between the ages of 20 and 30 who are either employed in the agricultural or horticultural industry or in their second or further years of study in an agricultural or horticultural faculty. Information is attached and the application form is available at www.wowcareers.com.au or by calling Amy Keating at Woolworths on Run in conjunction with the University of Western Sydney and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, the program is held from 10 August - 21 August 2009 and applications close on 15 May 2009. 60 people have participated in the program over the past three years. Sefton & Associates is working with Woolworths to reach a broad rural and regional audience and I'd like to thank you in advance for passing on this opportunity to your network.
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Equestrian Judging Results - RNA - Posted 04 April 2009 The RNA in recent days has had a number of enquiries from Show Societies regarding the sending of Horse judging results to the RNA. In previous years this practice has assisted with verification of performance requirements and dispute resolution. To assist Show Secretaries/Horse Section Committee's with reduction workload, costs and time the Horse and Arena Committee of the RNA has decided that for 2009 and beyond, Show Societies do not need to send copies/duplicates of Horse judging results to the RNA. However, in is imperative that Show Societies/Secretaries keep a record of Horse judging results in case the RNA needs to verify any result.
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National Livestock Identification System (Cattle) - Posted 04 April 2009 The following letter was recieved and distributed to all Show Societies in November 2008. Any Show Society experiencing difficulties with the NLIS System is asked to provide QCAS with a report to allow a uniform response to be sent to Bio Security Queelsland as soon as possible. |
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| eQuiNEWS - Posted 16th January 2009 |
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Please download eQuine News for details
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| SECRETARY'S AND EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPS - Posted 3rd December 2008 |
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These Workshops are designed to assist Executive Committee's and Secretary's in the administration of their Show Download Programme Download Registration Form
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INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL CONTACT - Posted 1st May 2008 A copy of the guidelines in pdf format is attached for your information. The guidelines will be uploaded onto the Queensland Health website in the near future (please search under the document's title). If you have any questions regarding the guidelines, or you would like to order some hard copies of the publication, please contact Steering Group members Sian Ashton, Environmental Health Officer, on 4050 3621 or Andrew Langley, Public Health Physician, on 5409 6600.
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STATE GOVERNMENT GRANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Posted 15th April 2008
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BOER GOATS - Extreme Exhibit - Posted Jan 2008 Advice has been received from the Boer Goat Breeders' Association of Australia that from the beginning of 2008 the title of Extreme Exhibit is to cease with regards to competitions involving boer goats. Email: boergoat@abri.une.edu.au Web: www.australianboergoat.com.au
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Download the Guidelines for infection control at Animal Contact Events