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Notifiable animal diseases

Animal diseases that are of national concern are 'notifiable' animal diseases. This means that there is a legal requirement for anyone who suspects or diagnoses a notifiable disease (PDF 50.9 KB) to immediately notify the relevant authority.

Reporting a notifiable disease

Who must report a notifiable disease

In South Australia, the Livestock Act 1997 requires anyone, including the owner, manager, veterinarian, or livestock consultant who knows or suspects that livestock or livestock products are affected with or have died from a notifiable condition must report their suspicions straight away. In addition, the owner/manager of the livestock must take all reasonable measures to control or eradicate the disease.

How to report a notifiable disease

If you suspect a notifiable disease you can contact:

  • the Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888
  • your private veterinarian
  • your local animal health vet
  • an animal health officer.

Failure to report suspicion could result in a fine or prosecution.

Notifiable diseases list for South Australia

Diseases that must be reported are on the list of notifiable diseases (PDF 50.9 KB) .

This list is periodically reviewed and amended, so it is worth checking this site for the current list at least annually.

The notifiable disease list contains animal diseases that are known to be present in South Australia, as well as diseases exotic to Australia or specifically to South Australia.

Avian paramyxovirus added to list of notifiable diseases 14 September 2011

The Livestock Act was amended to list the avian paramyxovirus as a notifiable exotic disease.

In making this disease notifiable, pigeon and poultry owners and producers are under obligation to report any signs of the disease.

Symptoms suggestive of a notifiable disease

In general terms, the following signs in animals or birds are indicative of a notifiable disease and must be reported:

  • a lot of ill or dead animals including birds or aquatic animals
  • the rapid spread of disease through a herd or flock
  • if animals are lame, drooling or salivating excessively
  • animals that have ulcers, erosions or blisters around the feet, muzzle, udder or teats and/or in the mouth
  • unusual nervous signs
  • cattle or sheep (single animal) with progressive neurological signs non-responsive to treatment
  • profuse bloody diarrhoea in multiple animals
  • the sudden onset and rapid deterioration of illness or death in horses known to have travelled interstate in the last three weeks
  • any link to another country
  • any unusual or unfamiliar disease in animals or birds.

National and interstate notifiable diseases

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website contains a national list of notifiable diseases.

The state and territory lists are also available from this website, or access individual lists below.