If you see something unusual, report it!
If you encounter any signs or symptoms within your livestock, report it to your local vet, PIRSA animal health officer or by calling 1800 675 888.
Support
If you would like more information regarding livestock biosecurity, or support completing these processes for your business, contact a member of the South Australian Livestock Biosecurity Extension Team via email or calling the Livestock SA office on 08 8297 2299.
This information has kindly been provided by Animal Health Australia.
Biosecurity is a shared responsibility across the red meat and wool supply chains. The best way producers can safeguard themselves is by minimising the risk of pest or disease entering their property through the implementation of good biosecurity practices.
Three steps which livestock producers can follow to enhance their on-farm biosecurity are:
- Complete a biosecurity risk assessment
- Create a biosecurity plan
- Develop a biosecurity action plan
These three documents provide producers with a better understanding of the pest and disease risks their business faces, helps producers document what is already being done to minimise these risks and helps to prioritise what practices need to be implemented to improve their on-farm biosecurity.
While risks may be similar across different properties and enterprises, management strategies vary greatly depending on unique circumstances. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to biosecurity planning.