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Find out about animal welfare in emergencies, legislation, reporting cruelty and more.View more about Animal welfare -
Information for veterinarians in support of protecting human and animal health.View more about Biosecurity resources for veterinarians -
Prevention and preparedness resources for emergency animal diseases.View more about Emergency animal disease preparedness -
The department is committed to clearly outlining the fees and charges that apply for its products and services. This page outlines fees and charges in relation to biosecurity.View more about Fees and charges -
All livestock imported into Western Australia (WA) must abide by import conditions set out by legislation and regulations, to protect WA from pests and diseases that are not present in the State.View more about Importing livestock into Western Australia -
Livestock owners, including small landholders must register and adhere to identification and movement requirements as mandated by law, even if the livestock are kept as pets.View more about Livestock ownership, identification and movement -
Know the signs if you suspect that an animal is affected by a disease that should be reported to help manage the impact of biosecurity threats in Western Australia.View more about Monitoring and reporting animal diseases -
It is illegal to feed meat, meat products and food that has been in contact with meat to pigs in Australia. These rules apply to every pig, including pet pigs and pigs kept for home consumption.View more about Pig feed - what you can and can’t feed pigs -
A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.View more about Property of origin statements -
This program is managed by the department to protect the viability of the cattle industry and safeguard the health and welfare of stock in WA.View more about Western Australian cattle tick control program
Early detection of any significant animal disease incursion is essential to minimise the impact on the economy, the community and primary production. The value of WA's production of animals and animal products relies on being able to maintain and demonstrate:
- Our excellent animal health and residue-safe food status.
- A comprehensive livestock traceability system.
- Regulated interstate and intrastate movement to manage pests and diseases.
- Industry-supported disease control programs.
Western Australia's Livestock Biosecurity Program is part of the national animal health framework that underpins and enhances WA's ability to trade nationally and internationally.