Animal species requirements
Animal species have specific requirements in South Australia for:
- identification and movement
- disease prevention
- healthy feeding and farming practices
- controlling feral populations.
Some commonly farmed species are supported by industry funds.
Wildlife also need help when they are sick or injured, which involves following safety guidelines.
Farmed and pet species
Learn about your responsibilities for animals that you farm or keep as pets.
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Alpaca >
Alpaca owners need a registered PIC and can enrol in health assurance programs.
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Bees >
Beekeepers need to be aware of movement restrictions, registration, funds, and diseases that affect the industry.
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Camel and bison >
Camel and bison moving to SA must come with a health certificate confirming they do not have JD.
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Cattle >
Learn about cattle health, disease control, movement restrictions, identification, and industry funds.
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Deer >
Farmed deer need to be registered, ear-tagged, and correctly fenced. Landowners must control feral deer.
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Dogs >
Learn about exotic diseases affecting dogs and how to reduce risks for interstate travel.
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Goats >
Goat owners must be aware of registration and state entry rules to prevent diseases spreading.
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Horses >
Find out about disease awareness and management for horse owners.
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Pigs >
Learn about prohibited pig feed, disease control, movement restrictions, industry funds, and controlling feral pigs.
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Poultry >
Find out about poultry movement conditions, disease prevention, heatwave management, and food safety accreditation.
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Rabbits >
Owners and breeders should be aware of diseases that can affect their rabbits. Landowners must control wild rabbits.
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Sheep >
Learn about sheep health, disease control, movement restrictions, identification, industry funds, and the blowfly eradication program.
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Sick and injured wildlife
Learn what you can do if you find sick or injured native or non-native wildlife.
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Wildlife >
Wildlife carer organisations can advise how to help animals while waiting for a rescuer to attend. Learn how to safely handle wildlife and dead animals.
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Bats >
Bats may carry diseases that are potentially fatal to humans and animals. Learn how to help injured or fallen bats, and how to avoid or treat infections.
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