Animal health
Find out how to keep your animals and livestock healthy. We oversee animal health through conducting disease surveillance, responding to outbreaks in the state, delivering projects, and informing producers and veterinarians.
Livestock movement
Livestock must be identifiable and registered to a PIC if kept on your property. See the state traceability and export requirements to manage animal diseases.
Animal safety in emergencies
Preparing and protecting your animals. Our animal safety guidelines outline how to prepare for emergencies, as well as your responsibilities as an animal owner.
Food safety for meat, dairy and eggs
South Australian Food Safety Program The Food Safety Program ensures the safety of food production and processing in primary industries.
Introduced and pest animals
Controlling pest animal species. Established pests are introduced animals that severely impact our environment, economy and social amenity.
Growing SA's primary industries
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) partners with peak industry associations and stakeholders to advance the state's key economic sectors. We are responsible for:
- leasing and licencing to regulate industries
- developing policy, legislation, and informative guides
- providing programs and funding opportunities for producers
- delivering scientific research and innovation that benefits industry.
Industry funds for livestock
Apiary Industry Fund
Beekeepers with 5 or more hives must pay $1 per hive to the fund when registering or renewing annual registrations.
Cattle Industry Fund
Cattle owners who purchase permanent identification devices need to pay $1.50 per tag to the fund.
Sheep Industry Fund
Sheep owners in SA contribute $0.67 per head to the fund when 5 or more sheep are sold for at least $5 each.
Pig Industry Fund
Pig owners must contribute $0.20 per head to the fund when pigs are sold for at least $20 each.