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Caring 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 heatBe aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattle
29 November 2018PIRSA is advising cattle producers to be alert to any signs of theileriosis, a tick-borne disease which may cause anaemia, weakness and death in animals under stress.
Read more on Be aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattleNew management approach for endemic sheep diseases
6 July 2018The management of endemic sheep diseases, Ovine Johne’s disease and footrot, is set to change under new programs introduced today and being rolled out over the coming months.
Read more on New management approach for endemic sheep diseasesChanges to Johne's Disease abattoir surveillance in South Australia
26 April 2018A voluntary system of surveillance for Johne’s disease (JD) in sheep is now place in Thomas Foods International (TFI) abattoirs.
Read more on Changes to Johne's Disease abattoir surveillance in South AustraliaRegulation changes for honey bee industry align with best practice
3 April 2018The South Australian honeybee industry is set to follow the latest in biosecurity best practice with changes to the Livestock Regulations 2013 to take effect this month (April).
Read more on Regulation changes for honey bee industry align with best practiceNew mandatory reporting to PigPass strengthens the state’s livestock biosecurity
24 January 2018A new National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Pig Standard is set to take effect from 1 February 2018.
Read more on New mandatory reporting to PigPass strengthens the state’s livestock biosecurityBe aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattle
23 November 2017PIRSA is advising cattle producers to be alert to any signs of theileriosis, a tick-borne disease which may cause anaemia, weakness and death in animals under stress.
Read more on Be aware of theileriosis symptoms in your cattleNew diagnostic tool against footrot
17 November 2017Cutting edge technology is set to speed up the detection of footrot with a statewide 12 month field trial by PIRSA Biosecurity SA.
Read more on New diagnostic tool against footrotAre your NLIS documents complete?
20 September 2017Sheep and goat producers are being reminded to ensure stock are correctly identified and that the National Vendor Declaration (NVD) is correctly filled out before leaving their property.
Read more on Are your NLIS documents complete?Upcoming Events
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