Animal health

Monitoring animal health in South Australia

We oversee animal health in South Australia through animal identification and movement, disease surveillance and response and animal health projects.

Our biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environments and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.

About animal health

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) Biosecurity division monitors animal health in South Australia.

Our responsibilities include managing:

  • property registration, animal identification and movement restrictions
  • disease response and animal surveillance programs
  • advisory groups to inform the Minister
  • animal health projects and working with veterinarians.

How to help sick or injured wildlife

Learn what you can do and who to contact if you find sick or injured wildlife.

Be careful around wild animals that may bite, scratch and kick. There is a risk of disease transmission between humans and wildlife.

Never handle snakes, bats or flying foxes – call a wildlife organisation immediately.

Learn more

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.

Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 675 888
Page last reviewed: 15 Mar 2023

 


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