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Foot-and-mouth disease
Pests and diseases often spread through everyday movement on farm. Simple hygiene practices like ‘come clean, go clean’ can make a big difference.
Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year 2025 Ella Matta Pastoral sets the national standard with simple, consistent and practical biosecurity.
Severe weather can spread pests, weeds and diseases across grain-growing properties. Early inspections, machinery hygiene, visitor management and regular monitoring help growers reduce post event biosecurity risks.
Not all feed is risk free. Contaminated feed could cause disease in your herd or even help spread serious emergency animal diseases like African swine fever and foot and mouth disease.
Many sheep health issues aren’t visible on‑farm but show up on the hook. Through the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project, producers can access detailed carcass data that reveals conditions affecting productivity, profitability and welfare.
Extreme heat can damage veterinary medicines and vaccines, reducing their effectiveness and endangering animal health. Learn best practices in temperature control, secure storage, and recordkeeping to protect your livestock and avoid costly treatment failures.
Good on‑farm biosecurity starts with simple daily actions. A clear plan helps growers manage risks from pests and diseases through mapping, staff training, reporting and regular reviews.
