AQUAVETPLAN - Operational Procedures Manual - Destruction

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The Destruction Manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).

Preventing the spread of disease might require the efficient and humane killing of stock. The manual provides guiding principles on the decision to destroy stock and the choice and application of appropriate techniques.

Operational Procedures Manual - Destruction

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If you see any unusual symptoms in farmed or wild aquatic animals, play it safe and report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline. Early detection is the key to effective response.

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29 Apr 2010
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