Poultry

Poultry movement

• Moving poultry to South Australia from interstate

Poultry health and diseases

Biosecurity is the best defence to protect poultry flocks from disease, with a focus on minimising contact with wild birds:

• keep feed and water inside sheds where practical, or ensure they are covered and difficult for wild birds to access
• ensure fresh feed and water is provided daily
• keep feed and water spaces clear of faeces and other organic matter
• ensure drinking water is treated, especially if it is straight from a natural water source, such as a river or dam
• ensure regular testing of treated drinking water, to make sure treatment is effective
• minimise the presence of vegetation that attract wild birds
• prevent the mixing of poultry species – keep chickens, ducks and turkeys separate
• limit visitor contact with birds
• keep new birds separate from your flocks in a quarantine pen for at least 4 weeks, until you are sure they are disease-free after transportation
• contact your local veterinarian to improve your overall flock's health, such as vaccinations.

See more on:

• Avian influenza
• Newcastle disease
• Salmonella enteritidis (SE)
• Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT)
• Pigeon paramyxovirus
• Vaccinations and antibiotics for poultry
• Caring for livestock during a heatwave

Producing for consumption

Poultry owners producing eggs and poultry meat for consumption must have both a:

• food safety scheme accreditation
• property identification code (PIC).

If you require further information, please contact your local veterinarian, or contact us.