Primary producer (animal)

You raise animals on your farm. This may include cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, camels, alpacas, llamas, pigs, rabbits, horses and aquatic animals. You operate as a business.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know how to identify signs of pests and diseases. Keep your stock healthy. Manage movement in and out of your property. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect your business, other producers, the environment and your access to local and overseas markets.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to our industries, environment and way of life.

An overview

What to look for. Signs and symptoms of pests or diseases.

Pests, diseases and weeds

These all pose a risk to Australia. They can arrive and spread in cargo, mail, vessels and with people. Your actions can help reduce these risks.

Travelling farm workers

Know the risks. You can help stop the spread of pests and diseases.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Business Queensland

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

What you can do. Simple steps to keep your land and animals free from pests, diseases and weeds.

Biosecurity plan

Be ready. Read the biosecurity practices manual for your industry. Develop a plan for your farm.

Goods movement in Australia

Plan to buy, sell or transport food, plants, soil or animals? Some states restrict entry of these products. Check what you must do.

Keep it clean

Don't spread risk material. Keep vehicles and heavy machinery clean. Check advice in this field hygiene manual.

Keeping farm animals

All farm animals are at risk from pests and diseases. Learn how to manage these risks.

Zoonotic disease

Some diseases can spread from animals to humans. If you live or work around animals, you are at greater risk. What you can do.

Report a concern

Resources

Learn more about how to manage biosecurity on your farm. These useful resources can help.

Farm gate sign

Help educate farm visitors. Reduce pest, disease and weed risks to your farm.

Track your livestock

How to use the National Livestock Identification System. You can track the movement of cattle, sheep and goats on and off your farm.