Aquatic animal health

Aquatic animal disease can be a limiting factor for both fisheries and aquaculture production.

The most effective disease management options are:

  1. Prevention and preparedness: minimise the risk of entry of exotic diseases.
  2. Response and recovery. New diseases introduced are responded to quickly before they can establish.

Aquatic animal health program

The aim of the aquatic animal health program is to safeguard from the impact of aquatic diseases our:

  • fisheries
  • aquaculture
  • natural resources.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) key aquatic animal health management responsibilities include:

More information

Contact

Contact Matthew Bansemer if you are interested in developing fish health management programs for your industry or aquaculture enterprise:

Matthew Bansemer – Manager, Aquatic Animal Health Unit
Phone: (08) 8429 2100
Email: matthew.bansemer@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 22 Feb 2024

 


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