Click here for downloadable fact sheet WHAT IS JOHNE’S DISEASE? Johne’s disease (JD) is an infectious, incurable wasting disease of cattle caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. It is a notifiable disease in Australia and has been heavily regulated in…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet WHAT IS FARM BIOSECURITY? Biosecurity refers to practices that aim to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading diseases, pests and weeds. Effective biosecurity: allows early detection and management to reduce the impact of…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet WHAT IS FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE? Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals including; cattle sheep pigs goats camels, alpaca, llama and deer. FMD is an exotic disease,…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet What is Flystrike? Flystrike is a disease affecting sheep which is caused by flies. Flystrike is a serious animal welfare issue and also has a significant economic impact, costing the Australian sheep industry $280…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet FLYSTRIKE Australian Sheep producers are aware of the severe health impacts Flystrike can have on their sheep flock, but what they may not know is it’s $173 million dollar cost to the industry annually.…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet WHAT IS ANTHRAX? Anthrax is a serious infectious disease that can affect a range of animals, as well as humans. It is important producers are aware of the signs of anthrax to ensure a…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet WHAT IS FOOTROT? Footrot is an infectious, contagious disease affecting sheep, goats and occasionally cattle. It can be costly and time consuming to control or eradicate. Footrot exists as a spectrum of disease from…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet Understanding Vaccination and Immunity Protecting your flock from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated flock health program. A key component of most health programs is a strategic vaccination plan. In order to achieve the maximum…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet UNDERSTANDING VACCINATING AND IMMUNITY Protecting your herd from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated herd health program. A key component of most health programs is a strategic vaccination plan. In order to achieve the maximum…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet What is Grass Tetany? Grass tetany is a fatal metabolic disorder which is caused by low levels of Magnesium (Mg) in the blood (hypomagnesaemia). The risk of grass tetany varies with age (cows 4-6…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet GUDAIR® NEEDLE STICK INJURIES Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) is a very important disease to Victorian sheep producers, as it can have a significant effect on the health and welfare of their sheep, and hence…
Click here for downloadable fact sheet KEY MESSAGES 1. Hydatids are cysts in sheep, caused by ingestion of eggs from the dog hydatid tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. 2. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal disease in people, with children being…