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Footrot causes and symptoms

Moisture can make sheep feet susceptible to infection. These environmental factors cause enough moisture to spread footrot: 1. an average daily temperature of 10 degrees Celsius or higher, for 4-5 days 2. more than 50 mm rain in the preceding … See more

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URL: https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/animal_health/animal_species/sheep/health/footrot/causes_and_symptoms

Electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats

WebMore information. Electronic identification (eID) tags are replacing visual tags for sheep and farmed goats. Moving from the visual tag and mob-based system to eID will greatly …

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Foot-and-mouth disease

WebFoot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.

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Ovine Johne's disease management in SA

WebEmergency Animal Disease Hotline. Changes to management of the endemic sheep disease known as Ovine Johne's disease (OJD), or Johne's disease (JD), were …

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Mental health and wellbeing

WebHelp is always available to support your mental health and wellbeing and can be accessed for free when you need it. PIRSA collaborates with other non-government …

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Vaccinations and antibiotics for poultry

WebAntibiotics for poultry. There is a limited number of antimicrobials registered for poultry in Australia, largely to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics for poultry …

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Ovine brucellosis

WebOvine brucellosis (OB) is a venereal disease in sheep. It can lead to: infertility. reduced ram fertility. longer lambing period. prolonged lambing period. abortions in ewes. …

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Bovine Johne's disease

WebContact. Johne’s disease (JD) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium paratuberculosis, with 2 strains dominating in Australia. One strain is seen as associated with sheep, and …

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Plant import and export forms and fees

WebAfter hours travel (weekends/public holidays, per hour, 3 hours maximum cap) $335.00. Minimum charge – office (per hour) $167.00. Plant health certificate. …

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Moving sheep to South Australia from interstate

WebMoving sheep to South Australia from interstate. Producers in South Australia must be aware of the entry requirements related to sheep movement from interstate. The …

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Animal welfare and feeding controls

WebAnimal welfare and feeding controls. Producers must comply with the following legislation: Animal Welfare Regulations 2012. We recommended also adopting these guidelines: …

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Giant pine scale

WebGiant pine scale produces a dense, white, cotton-like wax secretion in between the tree bark. It prefers the lower part of the tree, both on the trunk and branches, but may travel …

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Fact Sheet: Hendra viruses – Advice for horse owners

WebHendra virus (HeV) All four species of flying-foxes (fruit bats) found on mainland Australia have shown evidence of carrying HeV, however they do not show any apparent signs of …

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Future Drought Fund Programs

WebAmounts. $100 million will be invested from the Future Drought Fund across Australia every year for projects to help strengthen drought resilience. PIRSA is coordinating the delivery …

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