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Livestock movement into, within and out of Western Australia
Under the Stock (Identification and Movement) Act 1970 and the Stock Diseases Act Enzootic Disease Regulations 1970, all livestock must meet certain identification and movement requirements. Whether they are kept as pets or for commercial purposes, all ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, deer, bison, buffalo), equines (horses, ponies, mules, donkeys), camelids (alpaca, llama, vicuna, camels) and pigs (including mini or miniature pigs) are considered livestock under the Acts and Regulations noted above.
AD1071 (Movement of Stock to Western Australia)
All livestock moving to Western Australia must be accompanied by a livestock movement health certificate, the AD1071, and identified correctly.
Go to Livestock Identification for identification requirements.
Stock moving within Western Australia must be accompanied by a waybill and correctly identified. Waybill books are available from the Brands Office by emailing brands@agric.wa.gov.au or ringing 08 9780 6100. Most buyers require the combined National Vendor Declaration (NVD)/waybill (check before you transport your animals), which can be obtained from the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program in Meat and Livestock Australia www.mla.com.au or 1800 683 111.
Note - Livestock movement forms are provided as word documents. To open and use the forms you will need to:
1. Right mouse click once on the form you wish to use. A small menu will pop up.2. Select "Open".
3. Fill out the form on-line by typing required information in the spaces marked ooooo.
4. Print, sign and fax or post the form to the person indicated.
See further requirements for the following:
- Livestock movement within Western Australia
- Importing livestock from overseas and other Australian States and Territories
- Import permit for pigeons and doves
- Exporting livestock to other Australian States and Territories
- Movement of livestock fodder (feed, grain, hay etc) to other States and Territories
- Overseas export of livestock
- Contact information
Livestock movement within Western Australia
- NLIS Cattle (includes buffalo)
- NLIS Sheep and Goats
- All stock identification guide
- Ticks
Service fees and charges for livestock inspections
Importing livestock from overseas and other Australian States and Territories
Livestock imported from overseas must meet Western Australian requirements as well as those of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).
Form AD1071 must accompany each consignment of livestock en route into Western Australia. A copy of the form must be faxed prior to the despatch of the livestock. This entry document certifies that the livestock described meet all prerequisites.
To ensure pests and diseases not found in Western Australia do not enter the State with imported animals, the stock must be certified “clean”, healthy and eligible by both the consignor/vendor and an authorised government officer or veterinary surgeon. On arrival in WA they will be re-inspected by an inspector authorised under the Acts at a designated “inspection point”. The “entry inspection” along with any treatments and tests, wash-down and entry certification will attract a fee which is generally charged to the importer.
See further requirements regarding ticks, liver fluke and Johne's disease for the following:
- DAFWA-approved liver fluke test method
- Camelids: Alpaca, llama, vicuna (South American camelids) and dromedary (camel)
- Equines: Horses, ponies, mules and donkeys
- Ruminants: Cattle, buffalo, bison, deer, goats and sheep
- Sheep: Ovine Johne's disease interstate and WA requirements
Livestock movement to other Australian States and Territories
Contact the relevant authority for procedures and protocols for the movement of livestock to other States and Territories of Australia.
- Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
- New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
- Victorian Department of Primary Industries
- Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry
- Tasmanian Primary Industries, Water and Environment
- South Australia Department of Primary Industries and Resources
Overseas export of livestock
Contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) for export controls and information regarding exporting live animals and meat products from Australia.
Further information
- Agriculture Biosecurity in Western Australia
- Biosecurity in the livestock industries (131kb PDF) Farmnote 119
- Farm biosecurity (132KB pdf) Farmnote 71/2002
- Livestock identification and movement: cattle and buffalo (87KB pdf) Farmnote 150
- Livestock identification and movement: deer, camelids and ostriches (73KB pdf) Farmnote 115/99
- Livestock identification and movement: pigs (45KB pdf) Farmnote 138
- National Sheep Health Statement
Contacts
For information on livestock movements:
Garry Hodgen
Inspector in Charge (Stock)
South Perth
Phone: (08) 9368 3370; Fax: (08) 9474 2479
Email: garry.hodgen@agric.wa.gov.au
For information on feed/fodder movements:
Lesley Lally
Technical Services Officer (Exports/Registered Premises)
Western Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service
9 Fricker Rd, WELSHPOOL, WA, 6106)
(Locked Bag 69, WELSHPOOL, WA, 6986)
Phone: 08 9334 1811
Fax: 08 9334 1880
Mob: 0427 443 999
Email: llally@agric.wa.gov.au
Website: www.agric.wa.gov.au/quarantine
Page updated: 4 April 2011
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