Avian influenza (AI) is a notifiable, highly contagious viral disease, affecting mainly birds. It can also affect humans in rare cases.
Effective farm biosecurity is essential for improving flock health, reducing losses, raising production and increasing farm profitability.
If you keep a few chickens at home, maintaining good biosecurity practices will help to protect your birds.
Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic poultry, cage and aviary birds and wild birds.
A significant disease of many birds including pigeons, poultry and wild birds. It can be transmitted from birds to people.
Preparation and quarantine are vital for preventing the spread of pests and disease from newly introduced birds to your existing flock.
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterial disease of poultry notifiable in Australia. Good biosecurity practices on-farm are vital to prevent and manage the spread.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
