Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries - draft report

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a draft review entitled Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries – draft report for a 60 day consultation period.The review takes into account peer-reviewed scientific information, advice from scientific experts, and relevant operational practicalities. The review identifies and assesses hazards of biosecurity concern associated with the importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen. A review of disease agents is included. The department intends to release a final review on the import conditions for zoo hippopotamuses following consideration of submissions received in response to the draft report.