Animal welfare and feeding controls

Producers must consider the health requirements of their animals and comply with legislation:

Welfare guidelines

Supporting animal welfare helps to maintain the reputation of South Australia’s livestock industries and meet community expectations. We recommended adopting the following:

There are also compulsory standards and resources for:

Livestock feeding controls

It is illegal to feed livestock with restricted material, including food that contains, or that has come into contact with animal matter. There are specific requirements under both:

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.

Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 675 888
Page last reviewed: 20 Feb 2024

 


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