Notifiable animal diseases in NSW
Primefact Number: 402 Edition: Eighth edition Released/reviewed: May 2012
A number of animal diseases are notifiable under NSW legislation. This means that there is a legal obligation to notify authorities if you know or suspect that an animal has one of these diseases.
By remaining vigilant and notifying as soon as you suspect a notifiable disease, you can play a vital role in protecting livestock industries and preventing disease spread to animals and possibly to humans.
Information provided in this factsheet includes:
- Why are certain diseases notifiable?
- Who has to notify?
- What is the best way to notify?
- What diseases are notifiable?
- Table 1. Diseases of stock that are considered exotic to Australia
- Table 2: Diseases of stock that are considered endemic or sporadic in parts of Australia but do not normally occur in NSW.
- Table 3: Diseases of stock that are considered sporadic or endemic to NSW.
- 'NSW Notifiable Animal Disease' Form
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