The pig biosecurity management planning toolkit supports pig owners and producers to safeguard their pigs against the biosecurity threats posed by unwanted pests and diseases.
On this page, you will find the tools to develop your own biosecurity management plan and support the implementation of simple, everyday biosecurity practices to protect the health of your pigs.
Resources are available for all levels of pig keeping and production:
small-scale e.g. pet pigs and hobby farmers
medium-scale e.g. farm stays and smaller commercial operations
large-scale e.g. large commercial operations that may be quality assured (APIQ accredited).
For APIQ accredited producers, refer to the APIQ site for more information on APIQ requirements and standards.
An EAD outbreak is the single biggest threat to the Australian pork industry.
Pig owners and producers need to remain vigilant — any unusual signs of disease or death should be reported to your veterinarian or government agency via the national EAD Hotline on 1800 675 888.
The biosecurity management planning and mosquito management planning toolkits were developed as part of an initiative led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, in partnership with:
Charles Sturt University, to better understand the practices, experiences and biosecurity needs of pig owners and producers
NSW Local Land Services
Australian Pork Limited
the Australian Pork industry
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ASF liaisons,
SunPork Farms.
The following partners helped to develop and field test the biosecurity management planning toolkit:
The NSW Small Commercial Producer Group
Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Agriculture Victoria
Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia
Rivalea
Holyoake Consulting
pig owners and producers who were part of and provided feedback in field testing activities.
The following partners helped to develop and field test the mosquito management planning toolkit:
NSW Local Land Services
Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Agriculture Victoria
Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia
