Occurrence of organochlorine residues in Australian meat [monitoring; beef; exports]
1990
Corrigan, P.J. (Australian Department of Primary Industries and Energy, Canberra. Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) | Seneviratna, P. (Murdoch Univ., Murdoch (Australia). School of Veterinary Studies)
To protect Australia's beef export industry, an overall strategic plan 'The Integrated Action Plan' was implemented by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). The National Residue Survey (NRS) was enhanced, a National Residue Data Base (NRDB) was established and a centralised computer system interactive with abattoirs, laboratories and animal health authorities developed. The cattle farm identity tail tag system already in place, capable of tracing cattle to the farm of origin was refined and trace back systems for sheep and pigs were utilised. Analytical laboratory facilities capable of a rapid sample turnover were expanded and individual farm organochlorine clearance program was established. From 25 May 1987 to 22 May 1989, 813,330 cattle were tested in the AQIS testing program from approximately 137,000 individual farms. Of this number, approximately 118,000 farms met the designated test result and were declared clear. This program has also been successful in preventing further violations being detected in Australian beef by overseas import testing authorities. In achieving a reduction of violations, a closer working liason was established between AQIS and the relevant Departments of the States and Northern Territory responsible for animal health programs.
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