Guidelines on the collection and submission of specimens for exotic diseases can be found in 'Exotic Diseases of Animals: A field Guide for Australian Veterinarians'. Geering WA, Forman AJ and Nunn MJ (1999). This comprehensive book was published by CSIRO Publishing and distributed to all Australian veterinarians.

On suspicion of an exotic disease, veterinarians must immediately notify NSW Department of Primary Industries; the exotic disease hotline phone number is 1800 675 888.

The Officer manning this phone will advise on what actions need to be taken. In some circumstances, veterinarians on a suspect property will be asked to remain until appropriate arrangements can be made to collect samples and disinfect equipment and samples off the property.

Ausvetplan is a comprehensive set of manuals dealing with all aspects of exotic disease management in Australia. The manuals are revised regularly and the current versions can be downloaded from the Animal Health Australia website.