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Warning of increased risk of footrot this spring
9 September 2020Late winter rains across much of the sheep producing areas of South Australia have increased the risk of footrot spread this spring, prompting a reminder to the community to be alert for the debilitating disease.
Read more on Warning of increased risk of footrot this springAmerican Foulbrood detected on Kangaroo Island
26 May 2020Beekeepers are being asked to remain vigilant following a single detection of American Foulbrood (AFB) in hives on Kangaroo Island.
Read more on American Foulbrood detected on Kangaroo IslandBee biosecurity aware
24 April 2020PIRSA Biosecurity SA is reminding beekeepers to be on the lookout for American Foulbrood (AFB) following a detection in hives in the Lewiston area.
Read more on Bee biosecurity awareKuitpo Forest abuzz for pollination
15 April 2020Kuitpo Forest Reserve is set to welcome new residents – hundreds of thousands of bees – as the reserve opens to beekeeping for the first time in an effort to help South Australia's apiary industry.
Read more on Kuitpo Forest abuzz for pollinationMosquito borne disease alert for horse owners
20 March 2020PIRSA is reminding horse owners to be on the lookout for the potential impact of symptoms of mosquito borne diseases such as Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus and West Nile virus/Kunjin in their horses.
Read more on Mosquito borne disease alert for horse ownersHeatwave has animals hot under the collar
17 December 2019As South Australia faces 40 degree plus temperatures for the next four consecutive days, animal owners are being reminded to prepare for the scorching heat.
Read more on Heatwave has animals hot under the collarRemoving the baa-riers on sheep entry
5 June 2019The State Government will make it easier for South Australian farmers to purchase sheep from across the border in an effort to fast track rebuilding the state’s flock after drought.
Read more on Removing the baa-riers on sheep entryUnregistered hives prompt reminder to bee good
28 March 2019Beekeepers in South Australia are being reminded to register and brand their hives after a number of unregistered hives were discovered in the Lower South East.
Read more on Unregistered hives prompt reminder to bee goodCaring for animals during heat
15 January 2019Animal owners are being reminded to take appropriate precautions to ensure they are properly cared for during the extreme temperatures forecast across the state this week.
Read more on Caring for animals during heatLivestock and pet owners urged to prepare for heat
24 December 2018Livestock owners are being urged to ensure to take special care of their animals over the coming days with severe to extreme temperatures forecast across most of the state.
Read more on Livestock and pet owners urged to prepare for heatUpcoming events
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