Launched in 2006, the NSW Centre for Animal and Plant Biosecurity comprises NSW DPI's EMAI site, University of Sydney’s Plant Breeding Institute and the Faculty of Veterinary Science, all located in the Camden area.

The Centre links a highly responsive, world class set of interrelated and complementary facilities and staff for response, research and teaching in animal and plant health and production. It has a strong focus on developing and applying cutting edge bioscience to the diagnosis, surveillance, prevention and control of serious diseases and pests of animals and plants.