Emergency animal diseases

Victorian Government State Emergency Animal Disease Response Plan

This plan provides an overview of arrangements for the management of an EAD outbreak in Victoria.

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Report any unusual signs or suspected cases of emergency animal disease immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Early reporting increases the chance of effective control and eradication.

About emergency animal diseases

Emergency animal diseases (EADs) have the potential to cause devastating impacts to the livestock industries of Victoria.

Animal disease courses

Learn more about emergency animal diseases and strong biosecurity practices by completing an Agriculture Victoria online course.

Backyard Biosecurity – biosecurity measures for small landholders

It is important that all livestock owners - small, new, established, and commercial - take their biosecurity responsibilities seriously.

Biosecurity basics

Making a few simple changes around your property helps protect your animals and your community.

Biosecurity for horticulture businesses in an emergency animal disease outbreak

For horticulture businesses with livestock on the same property, plan ways to manage your horticulture (including wine) operations and livestock separately.

Compensation in an Emergency Animal Disease outbreak

In the event of a declared Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreak, financial compensation will be available to livestock owners.

Farm biosecurity planning and templates

A biosecurity management plan is an essential tool for farmers who want to prevent, eliminate and minimise on-farm biosecurity risks.

Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an acute infectious viral disease of livestock. An outbreak would have an enormous effect on the farming industry.

Guidance for on-farm burial of carcasses in an emergency animal disease outbreak

This guidance has been developed in conjunction with EPA Victoria.

Information for farm visitors and service providers

Information and resources to assist your clients in being prepared for emergency animal disease events.

Information for veterinarians and epidemiologists

Investigation procedures and resources related to emergency animal diseases.

Lumpy skin disease

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a devastating disease of cattle and buffalo caused by a capripox virus.

Personal wellbeing

The varroa mite emergency response may impact people’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

Report an unusual or emergency animal disease

Early detection can minimise the spread of diseases and help protect our important animal industries.

Tracing system prepared for disease response

Strengthen Victoria’s preparedness for an animal disease outbreak by contributing to the electronic traceability system.