Aaron Dodd

Chief Investigator @CEBRA_UoM and @biosec_commons
Applied biosecurity; risk analysis; emergency management; and strategy.
Usual caveats apply.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

We [Australia] have got a really long history of being able to remain free from all sorts of different harmful pests and diseases, and that's the reason why we operate such a comprehensive biosecurity system - because we want to keep it that way...

[Australian Academy of Science @Science_Academy]

Our country faces #biosecurity risks daily that threaten our health, our environment, our economy... our very way of life. The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis has protected Aust from biosecurity problems that have plagued many countries.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

Last day sitting at this magnificent desk, but the time has come to put my money where my mouth is and head back into practice.
Academia, it's been fun.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

@Mikey_Whitehead Less spicy, evidently.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

FUN FACT: Chillies in Thailand, Coffee in Brazil, Potatoes in Ireland and Cacao in Switzerland are all post-Columbian exchange introductions despite the strong cultural links those countries have with each species🤯

[Michael Whitehead @Mikey_Whitehead]

Last week Twitter taught me that Gang Gangs were introduced to Kangaroo Island.

This week I learn Kookaburras are introduced to Tasmania!

What's in store for next week?

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

WE'RE BACK! - The Society for Risk Analysis (Au/NZ) Conference is back in 2022 and welcoming abstracts on any/all things #risk: perception, communication, assessment, management, evaluation - particularly in the context of #sustainability.
I look forward to seeing you in October!

[Society for Risk Analysis (ANZ) @SRA_ANZ]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!

It is time to submit abstracts for presentations at this year’s SRA-ANZ conference, at the University of Melbourne, October 26-27 2022.

Abstract submission closes September 30.
Submission link: https://t.co/u9xtT4cQyh

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

FMD may set hearts racing, but good biosecurity protects us from at least 16,925 other things as well - we need to shift the narrative to the 30:1 ROI (i.e., net benefit) of action rather than focusing on the past costs and damages of inaction. @CEBRA_UoM https://t.co/aH0mZnuxU1

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

People food is not pig food.
Come clean; go clean.
Simples.

[CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan @CFAChiefOfficer]

CFA is part of every community, and for the safety and security of our agricultural communities we all need to be vigilant to biosecurity. Our farmers need us to all do our bit to keep Australia FMD free.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

There are at least 12 (prob closer to 20) risk controls in place, or available, to minimise the risk of an FMD outbreak in Australia and work continues to refine them.
We've all got a role to play - be alert, but not alarmed.

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

Lots of talk about the 'risk' of an #FMD outbreak over the last month - up, down, unchanged - how do these relate to the official likelihood estimate of 11.6% over 5 years? And what can we do here, now, to minimise the consequences? - w @CEBRA_UoM
https://t.co/NN8o0NJb7e

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

Own a pet pig?
Did you know that it is illegal to feed them food waste containing meat?
Just don't do it - your pigs will thank you! (why from 4:00-)
https://t.co/5sgW9yxnbn

[Beth Cookson @drbethcookson]

I encourage all women working in STEM to apply for the Superstars of STEM program. You will be trained in overcoming imposter syndrome, communicating with influence, public speaking and more. Apply today: https://t.co/IQEEW912f5 @DAFFgov #NationalScienceWeek @ScienceAU

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

@KirstieAndo Hi Kirstie, I'm currently finalising an article for UoMs Pursuit website about biosecurity risk in the context of FMD - and an image like this one would be a great addition - if you would be willing to share (entirely up to you) please follow me so I can send you a PM.

[RNZ @radionz]

New Zealand's system of tracing sheep movements around the country could be a weak link in protecting against foot and mouth disease, according to a biosecurity risk expert.

https://t.co/cnq8F3ktxz

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

#FMD in Indo, #Varroa in NSW, Myrtle Rust in WA:
So much to cover in our @UniMelb MSc/MAg #biosecurity subject - this week 60 students will be reconstructing the spread of serrated tussock and talking to @DAFFgov CEBO Robyn Cleland - plus a few hours of me talking intro pathways!

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

Lots of talk about the [plausible worst-case] consequences of a hypothetical #FMD outbreak in Australia - but what do the experts that deal with these sorts of diseases every day estimate the likelihood to be, and how did they come up with that number? https://t.co/6j4adac2Uu

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

Here's another standard unit of reference to add to your list @Warwick_Long - the Sydney Harbour, the MCG, and Bendigo Coles on a wet Wednesday afternoon.
Nice analogy @edwardcholmes @liammannix

[Fiona Parker 🇺🇦 @fionaparker1]

🫤🤔🤔🤔
Professor Edward Holmes, a viral evolution expert from Sydney Uni, on the origins of Covid, talking about a market in Wuhan…

[Dairy Australia @Dairy_Australia]

We've created a step-by-step video that shows you how to perform an effective footbath & help stop the spread of animal health risks such as #FootandMouthDisease. Watch the video here https://t.co/mRDLxOys4L. For more info on #FMD & farmer resources, visit https://t.co/0ggXE9Fzn1

[Warwick Long @Warwick_Long]

The Senator is unavailable for the Country Hour today but...

What do you hope a Senate inquiry into biosecurity will deliver?

We are speaking about biosecurity more now than ever ... so if you could make a change to how we protect our borders, what would it be?

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

"The CFA didn't roll out for the first time on Black Saturday" is a phrase I use when talking about the need to exercise and test #biosecurity systems.
I caught up with RNZ Country Life to talk #FMD, the ⬆ of M. bovis, and the ⬇ of paper based systems.
https://t.co/Tn4xOEjrZU

[Aaron Dodd @practicalbiosec]

@itsnotfairman Was definitely a wild night. We had 150mm of rain through the gauge and sustained winds above 100kmh for at least 12 hours. Trentham, Woodend and MtMacedon were smashed, but old mate regnans in the Dandy's caught the media attention, as usual.

[CEBRA @CEBRA_UoM]

Australia has a long history of being free from many harmful pests and diseases. Our #biosecurity system aims to keep it that way. Watch this clip by @Science_Academy to learn more about the expert advice CEBRA provides to manage these risks