Adelong P&A Society Inc is aware that biosecurity is an important issue when you consider exhibiting your livestock at our show. We have endeavoured to provide an environment that is as pest and disease free as possible in a show environment.

However, while we continue to try to provide a safe environment for our exhibitors, you are ultimately responsible for your own biosecurity. You should make your own risk assessment of our facilities and act accordingly.

The following advice from Animal Health Australia may help you make valid decisions –
Responsibility for biosecurity doesn’t end when your livestock leave the farm gate. By implementing good management practices in your farming operation, you’ll be playing an important role in protecting your region, and possibly the entire industry, from devastating disease outbreaks. These practical measures will help ensure your biosecurity practices extend into the wider community:

Moving animals off your property – 

• make sure your animals are fit to travel before loading. Diseased/injured animals should not be moved off property and if necessary you should seek veterinary attention.
• supply a NVD/TSS and animal health declaration

 Taking animals to shows –

• ensure pens/housing areas are clean before they enter
• feed and water your livestock separately, if possible
• never share equipment – if you must, always clean and disinfect before and after use
• isolate any returning stock for 10 days to allow for weed seed elimination and signs of diseases and pests

Further information that can assist you in making an informed decision can be found at www.farmbiosecurity.com.au. Declarations are available here.

Information about the Biosecurity Act 2015 is available here.