Biosecurity
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Animal health
We are responsible for the health of all animals in South Australia, including livestock and native Australian wildlife.
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Plant health
Our plant health services reduce the risk of pests and diseases that can affect South Australian crops and native flora.
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Aquatics
We protect SA's aquatic environment from pests and diseases that threaten our native species, environment and industries.
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Weeds
Weeds have a negative effect on primary industries, native vegetation and human health. We manage the impact of weeds through education and weed management programs.
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Pest animals
We manage restrictions and requirements in relation to introduced, pest and feral animals that can severely impact our environment, economy and social amenity.
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About biosecurity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) Biosecurity division manages the risks posed to South Australia by animal and plant pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and the misuse of rural chemicals.
Through these biosecurity efforts we are able to maintain the productivity of our primary industries, produce clean and safe foods and beverages, protect our natural environments and sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Learn more about your responsibilities as a member of the public or the primary industries or agribusiness sector.
Latest news
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Restrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South East
15 March
The use of anchors and the recommencement of rock lobster fishing is permitted under an exemption in the Southern Rock Lobster Zone, including the Control Area, under specific conditions from 5 pm on 14 March 2024.Read more about Restrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South East -
Caring for animals during a heatwave
8 March
Animal owners are being reminded to take precautions to make sure their pets and livestock are properly cared for as temperatures soar over the long weekend.Read more about Caring for animals during a heatwave -
Help protect SA’s abalone industry this long weekend
8 March
Travellers heading to the South East this long weekend are encouraged to inform themselves on the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) restrictions before hitting the water.Read more about Help protect SA’s abalone industry this long weekend -
Fruit fly outbreak in Salisbury North
5 March
A Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in Salisbury North.Read more about Fruit fly outbreak in Salisbury North -
Lobster pot collection guidelines
29 February
Holders of commercial rock lobster pot licences and recreational rock lobster registrations are able to retrieve pots within the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) control area from Thursday 29 February 2024 under specific conditions.Read more about Lobster pot collection guidelines -
Abalone disease community meeting
28 February
South East residents seeking more information on the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak are invited to a community meeting at the Port MacDonnell Football Club on Friday afternoon, 1 March.Read more about Abalone disease community meeting -
Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 13 to 26 February 2024
28 February
Two new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared in Bookpurnong B and New Residence B, and the total number of outbreaks since December 2020 is now 50.Read more about Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 13 to 26 February 2024 -
Abalone viral ganglioneuritis detected in South Australia
24 February
Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area.Read more about Abalone viral ganglioneuritis detected in South Australia -
Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 30 January to 12 February 2024
14 February
No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks since January remains 48. It is important to note 25 of these declared outbreaks have not had a detection in more than 12 weeks and some of these not for over…Read more about Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 30 January to 12 February 2024 -
Appointment of South Australian Chief Veterinary Officer
12 February
Dr Elise Spark has been appointed to the role of Chief Veterinary Officer for South Australia.Read more about Appointment of South Australian Chief Veterinary Officer