biosecurity

Biosecurity: Airports keep the Antipodes safe

Emma Kelly looks at the measures Australia and New Zealand are taking to defend their ecosystems against everything from mites to viruses

Genomic programme to expand in US

A CDC traveller-based genomic surveillance programme will expand to two new international airports in the United States

CBP issues yucca flower warning

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reminded travellers that the importation of fresh yucca flowers is prohibited

Brisbane sees biosecurity first

A traveller at Brisbane International Airport has been fined A$5,500 under Australia's tough new biosecurity laws