Perth Royal Show ramps up biosecurity measures against foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Biosecurity measures will be ramped up at the Perth Royal Show to reduce the risk of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, despite no recorded cases in Australia.

Similar measures are being taken at royal shows in other capital cities, as the agriculture sector fears the spread of the disease to Australia from neighbouring Indonesia, which is battling an outbreak of the deadly livestock disease.

Hand sanitiser and sanitising foot mats – like those seen in airports – will be provided, as well as informational signs and visitor restrictions when the Royal Show kicks off next month.

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Article written By Ashleigh Davis