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Mosquito 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 ownersRemoving 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 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 AustraliaUpcoming events
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