Veterinary resources

Respond to animal diseases

Veterinarians must report diagnosed or suspected cases of both:

Even low suspicions, or requests for rule-out testing of disease, must be reported to the below hotline. This is required under the:

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.

Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 675 888

Veterinarians should also be aware of the processes and resources to handle animal diseases outbreaks. These include:

  • samples to collect for reporting
  • biosecurity measures
  • employment opportunities to assist in national emergencies.

Learn how to respond to notifiable and emergency animal diseases (EAD).

Disease investigation subsidies

Subsidies are available to support private veterinary investigations into livestock diseases, where an infectious agent is a potential cause.

These programs maintain South Australia’s highly regarded animal health status, covering livestock species and wildlife.

See our available programs for vet investigations:

Accreditation programs

The Accreditation Program for Australian Veterinarians (APAV) is beneficial for private practitioners. It allows you to integrate into the national animal health system and expand your veterinary services.

Learn about the Australian Government sponsored APAV.

PIRSA supports veterinarians to become approved under the Ovine Brucellosis-free Accreditation Scheme.

Antimicrobial resistance

See resources to help veterinarians deal with the risks of antimicrobial resistance.

Veterinary Surgeons Board

The Board is a statutory authority maintaining high professional standards of veterinary treatment in South Australia. Members are appointed for up to 3 years and vacancies are advertised by PIRSA.

Learn more about the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.

Page last reviewed: 11 May 2023

 


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