Quick Links

Horse Flavivirus Survey Report 2011 (PDF 517.4 KB) or Accessible version (Word 836.5 KB)

SA Apiaries Program Review Report

Pigeon Paramyxovirus - Information and Advice

Avian Paramyxovirus - Media Release (14 September 2011)

Biosecurity Fee proposal

Hendra Virus information

Horse Neuro Disease - 30 May Update

Map – horses and Ross River Virus results - 5 May

Acid Drainage Issue - Media Release

Livestock and Exposure to Acid Drainage Water - FAQ

National Sheep Health Statement

NLIS Cattle

NLIS Sheep & Goats

Property Identification Code (PIC) application

Branding

Reporting Unusual Symptoms

SCAHLS (Sub-Committee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards)

Current Issues

Mob Based Movement

Horse Biosecurity Glovebox Guide (pdf)

Animal Health Australia

Legislation

Several pieces of legislation directly affect the husbandry practices carried out by livestock owners in South Australia.

All Acts open to an external link

Act Definitions/Regulations
Livestock Act 1997 Defines disease management practices.
Livestock Regulations 1998 Regulate disease management practices.
Brands Act 1933 Branding of horses, cattle and sheep
Controlled Substances Act 1984 Defines who is allowed to administer drugs and regulates or prohibits the manufacture, production, sale, supply, possession, handling or use of certain poisons, drugs, therapeutic and other substances, and of certain therapeutic devices.
Veterinary Practice Act 2003 Defines who can perform various husbandry practices and procedures.
Veterinary Practice Regulations 2005

Covers three broad categories of responsibility for livestock husbandry and management

  • Veterinarian only - These procedures are illegal to be performed except by a registered veterinarian
  • Under veterinary supervision - This can mean that either a procedure is performed by the owner while a veterinarian is present, or it can mean when a veterinarian dispenses a drug together with instructions for administration by the owner
  • Owner responsibility - Covers routine husbandry practices
Primary Industry Funds
Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998 

Provides primary industries with a mechanism to generate resources for industry development activities.

Primary Industry Funds have been created for the following livestock industries:

Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare Act 1985 Covers the welfare of animals