Managing animal health
Watch for livestock diseases
Access practical information on identifying, managing and preventing common livestock diseases.
Emergency animal diseases
Always be on the look out for emergency animal diseases. Find out what to look for and what to do if you find one.
Be aware of chemical residues
Learn how if chemicals are applied to crops, animals, water or soil, they can leave residues toxic to livestock
Check for poisonous plants
Learn about some of the plants poisonous to livestock and when pastures are more likely to contain these.
Feed gaps and seasonal feeding
Feeding and managing livestock can be challenging at times, especially when dealing with cycles of flood and drought.
Balance feed cost and nutrition
It's essential to have a plan in place to ensure your animals are well-fed and healthy
Report unusual diseases or signs of concern
Call the Emergency Animal Disease hotline: 1800 675 888
Livestock diseases
Learn how to spot, manage and prevent common livestock diseases affecting cattle, sheep and other farm animals. Some diseases are notifiable under NSW legislation — see the notifiable diseases section below.
For tailored advice, always contact your Local Land Services office or veterinarian.
Above: Signs of lumpy skin disease in cattle
Notifiable animal diseases in NSW
A number of pests and diseases in livestock animals are notifiable under NSW legislation. These include:
For Australian farmers, emergency animal diseases may have severe consequences for livestock productivity, trade and human health.
This is why it’s important to act quickly if you suspect an emergency animal disease. All landholders need to play an active role in monitoring and reporting any suspect cases of foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease.
View full list - Notifiable diseases
See our Emergency animal disease page.
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