Australia is adding another layer in its response to the spread of highly infectious livestock diseases.

A federal taskforce has been established, to assess the country's preparedness to deal with an outbreak of both foot and mouth and lumpy skin.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar to find out more.

Australia is adding another layer in its response to the spread of highly infectious livestock diseases.
A federal taskforce has been established, to assess the country's preparedness to deal with an outbreak of both foot and mouth and lumpy skin.
Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar to find out more.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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