...against diseases, pests and weeds
...against diseases, pests and weeds
...against diseases, pests and weeds
Farm Biosecurity produces a bi-monthly digest of the latest news and advancements in on-farm biosecurity
Learn moreThis fact sheet has been prepared for pig producers to assist in the control of mosquitoes in piggeries. It was developed in March 2022 by the Japanese encephalitis Vector Management Group – consisting of agriculture and health agencies, and the pork industry.
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Learn moreThe best defence against pests and diseases is to implement sound biosecurity practices on your farm. Quick and simple measures built into everyday practice will help protect your farm and your future.
Almost anything moved onto your property can be a potential source of pests and diseases for livestock and plants. Monitor animals or plant materials that enter the property, as well as sources of water, feed and fertiliser.
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Responsibility for biosecurity doesn’t end when plant products or animals leave the farm gate. The measures in place on your property support biosecurity in your region.
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Feral animals, plant pests and weeds are a widespread nuisance but can also cause harm to your business, so they need to be actively controlled.
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If it can move, it can carry diseases, pests and weeds. That's why people, vehicles and equipment pose a high biosecurity risk and should be managed accordingly.
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Good on-farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases. You can implement simple hygiene practices with feed and water sources, product packaging, storage facilities, livestock husbandry, waste materials and plant propagation.
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Ensure that staff are well trained and that you have the ability to trace where animals or plants have come from and where they went. Keep accurate records of purchases, sales and movements.
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Everyone who enters a farm has a role to play in maintaining strong biosecurity practices. This is essential not only for protecting your flock or herd, but for safeguarding Australia’s broader livestock industries.
Animal Health Australia is calling on cattle producers to support the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program (NAMP) — a program that helps protect Australia’s livestock export markets.
Unusual signs in livestock? Don’t wait. Early reporting is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of serious diseases, protect your animals, and support Australia’s biosecurity.
With engaging, age-appropriate content for primary and secondary students, the Youth Biosecurity Hub makes it easy for educators, parents and community groups to explore biosecurity and inspire young Australians to take action.
National Biosecurity Week returns this August with practical ways every Australian can get involved. From farmers to families, it’s a national call to protect what matters, together.
Regular hygiene practices, equipment decontamination, and vehicle wash-downs when entering or leaving farms help reduce the risk of spreading pests, weeds and diseases.
You wouldn’t buy a car without checking its service history. So, don’t buy a sheep without checking its full woolly record.
Johne’s disease continues to challenge Australia’s sheep industry, but proactive biosecurity, vaccination, and informed livestock management are key to controlling its costly impact.
Cooler weather is the ideal time to clean, maintain and prepare grain storage facilities for harvest. Learn how good hygiene now can protect your grain and boost returns later.