AQUAVETPLAN - Operational Procedures Manual - Disposal

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

The safe transport and disposal of carcases, animal products, materials and wastes is an important part of any emergency aquatic animal disease response.

The manual details best Australian practice and provides guidance on the selection of disposal sites and methods for transportation of materials for disposal.

Operational Procedure Manual - Disposal

Diver collecting dead salmon at the bottom of a marine net cage
Photo courtesy of Kevin Ellard
Tasmanian Department of Primary
Industries, Parks, Water & Environment

Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline

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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