Foot-and-mouth disease

Sciences & Technology

Be alert, not alarmed about foot and mouth disease

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

Sciences & Technology

Protecting Australia from foot-and-mouth disease

Australia has been free of foot-and-mouth disease since 1872, but outbreaks in neighbouring countries are a cause for concern

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