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Foot-and-mouth disease
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.
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.
