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Buying or selling sheep? The movement of livestock presents one of the biggest risks for spreading disease to new properties and flocks. That is why, when livestock are sold, it is important to also provide any records related to their health and well-being. This assists the new owner in providing the best possible care to those animals in the future and to integrate them into an existing flock.
Buying or selling sheep? The movement of livestock presents one of the biggest risks for spreading disease to new properties and flocks. That is why, when livestock are sold, it is important to also provide any records related to their health and well-being. This assists the new owner in providing the best possible care to those animals in the future and to integrate them into an existing flock.
Australia’s a global leader in emergency animal disease preparedness. These measures ensure rapid, coordinated action and a system that’s tested, trusted, and ready to protect livestock health.
January is the perfect time to plan and prepare. From water management to livestock care, infrastructure checks, and pest control, proactive planning reduces risks and strengthens biosecurity for the year ahead.
In 2025, drought stretched across southern Australia. Staying alert is essential to protect your livestock during this stressful period.
As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect time to review practical tools that help protect your property and maintain market access. Here are five essentials to bookmark.
Ella Matta Pastoral has been crowned Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year at the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards. Their proactive approach to protecting livestock and land sets the gold standard for biosecurity in Australia.
