Be aware

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

Animal pests and diseases

Watch for signs of these pests and diseases. They can pose a serious risk to animals.

Aquatic animal diseases

How to identify these diseases. Videos and guides to help you.

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.

An overview

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

Antibiotic resistance

What you can do. How to reduce the risks. Help protect human and animal health.

Online training

Learn more about your role in animal biosecurity. What you must do and how you can help.

Protective measures

Steps you can take. Protect yourself from disease. What to do on a site visit.

Vaccination for pets

Advice to share with your clients. Help them protect their pet. Control the spread of disease.

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

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

How to report

Resources

Learn more about animal biosecurity. These resources can help.

AQUAVETPLAN

Manuals for aquatic animal diseases. Each sets out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.

AUSVETPLAN

Manuals for animal diseases. Each sets out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.