Foot-and-Mouth, Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreaks in Indonesia Spark $164 Million NSW Biosecurity Lift

"We want to make sure biosecurity does not become the next big issue."

'Haven't got much support'

Japanese encephalitis has continued to spread across the state with 130 cases reported in pigs at 30 different locations.

Forbes pig farmer Richard Pool is currently experiencing an outbreak of the virus and has seen a "30-50 percent reduction" in profits.

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He said despite the significant financial impacts the disease is having on the industry there has been limited support from the government.

"I don't think too many people understand the effects or how the disease spreads or how long it has been here," he said.

"As a result, we have not got much support."

JEV causes issues with pregnancy in sows and a reduction in growth weight.

Saunders said the biosecurity funding would not provide direct funding to address farmers’ losses.

"I think on-farm support has been incredible," he said.

"It is not necessarily about funding though. It is about managing the stock. Funding doesn’t fix everything, care and support are what fixes the animals."