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Foot-and-mouth disease
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.
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.
A robust farm biosecurity plan is a vital step in protecting your livestock and supporting the resilience of Australia’s animal industries. This article outlines the immediate actions to take during a suspected EAD event and what to expect in the critical days that follow.
As spring arrives, bringing warmer weather and lush pastures, it also ushers in a surge of parasitic activity that can pose serious health risks to your cattle. While new life flourishes on the farm, so too do parasites that thrive in moist, warm conditions, such as worms and ticks.
