Fears of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, are re-igniting calls for Australia to set-up its own gene bank. 

Storing male and female genetic material could be crucial to restoring livestock, if the disease becomes endemic. 

Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen spoke with Rare Breeds Trust of Australia Director Katie Brown to see how it will help the nation's food security. 

Fears of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, are re-igniting calls for Australia to set-up its own gene bank. 
Storing male and female genetic material could be crucial to restoring livestock, if the disease becomes endemic. 
Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen spoke with Rare Breeds Trust of Australia Director Katie Brown to see how it will help the nation's food security.

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