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WHETHER you own a commercial piggery, 10 sows or a pet pig, we are all part of the one com- munity – the Australian pig community.
with a pig must have a registered PIC with their local state agricultural de- partment.
Victoria, pic.agriculture. vic.gov.au
apply for a PIC through Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade nt.gov. au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0005/226643/nt-pic- registration-form.pdf
This differs in each state – PigPass has a detailed explanation of the legisla- tion in each state. Register with PigPass
To ensure that our community is protected against diseases, we must all do our part in main- taining good biosecurity on our properties.
• NSW – apply for a PIC through Local Land Services, lls.nsw.gov.au/i- want-to/apply-for-a-prop erty-identification-code
• Tasmania – apply for a PIC through Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, dpipwe.tas.gov.au/agri culture/animal-indus tries/identifying-selling- moving-livestock/about- livestock-identification/ property-identification- code-(pic)-registration
Biosecurity can be simple and practical while still being cost-effective.
• Queensland – when you register as a biosecurity en- tity with Business Queens- land you will be allocated the PIC that is associated with the land where you keep your animals, busi ness.qld.gov.au/industries/ farms-fishing-forestry/agri culture/land-management/ pic
• Western Australia – register as an owner of livestock and obtain a PIC through the Depart- ment of Primary Indus- tries and Regional Devel- opment’s Brand Office, agric.wa.gov.au/livestock- movement-identification/ livestock-ownership-iden tification-and-movement- western-australia
The PigPass database is Australia’s national tracking system that pro- vides real-time informa- tion on all pig movements.
Here is a practical checklist for all pig pro- ducers to ensure you are doing all you can for your pigs and the Australian pig community.
•ACT–applyforaPIC through the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate, ablis.business.gov.au/ser vice/australian-capital- territory/registration-of- a-property-identification- code-pic-/32538
If you are moving pigs, you are required to fill out your PigPass Na- tional Vendor Declaration – available from PigPass – and when you are pur- chasing or moving pigs onto your property it’s your job to complete the movement history on the PigPass website.
Register for a property identification code
• Victoria – apply for a PIC through Agriculture
• Northern Territory –
Each and every property
Here are the contact de- tails to register for a PIC:
• South Australia – apply for a PIC through Depart- ment of Primary Indus- tries and Regions – note PICs require re-registra- tion every two years, pir. sa.gov.au/biosecurity/ animal_health/property_ identification_code_pic
Every pig that will be moved, sold or processed must first be identified with a brand or NLIS ac- credited pig tag and then recorded on the PigPass database, pigpass.australi- anpork.com.au/faq
Whether you own a commercial piggery, 10 sows or a pet pig, we must all do our part in maintaining good biosecurity on our properties.
When do you need to use a brand or a NLIS accred- ited pig tag?
Information about how to develop a bios- ecurity plan and how you can ensure the great work you’re doing is gold standard can be found on the Farm Biosecurity pig industry webpage, farm biosecurity.com.au/in dustry/pigs/
Register your pig brand or purchase NLIS ac- credited pig tags
Consider how you can protect your pigs from pests and diseases
Registering your pig brand (also called a tattoo) is easy, simply contact the office in which you ap- plied for your PIC.
Having a biosecurity plan for your property or being involved in the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Pro- gram, managed by Aus- tralian Pork Limited, is the best assurance for your pigs.
Alternatively, NLIS ac- credited pig tags can be purchased through any ag- ricultural reseller that sells cattle and sheep tags.
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“We are what we eat,” this old saying applies to our pigs too!
Many commercial pro- ducers possibly have nu- tritionists helping them design a productive ration, but if you only have a few pigs or maybe a pet pig, what resources are avail- able to you?
The NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Prime Fact on pig nutrition is a great place to start.
Feeding a commercial pig feed is a good way to ensure that you are matching your pig’s needs with the quality of feed.
It is illegal to feed your pigs any swill – also called prohibited pig feed.
Swill is meat, meat by- products or products that may have come into con- tact with meat.
Feeding swill is illegal as it’s a high-risk practice that can lead to outbreaks of exotic diseases such as African swine fever, foot and mouth disease and Aujeszky’s disease.
If Australia had an out- break of any of these dis- eases, the ramifications could include a total pork industry shut down, or worse, a shutdown of the sheep and cattle industries as well in the case of a FMD outbreak.
Have the number of a pig veterinarian or local district veterinarian saved
It’s always good prac- tice to ring for help if you notice any signs of illness or something unusual in your pigs.
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Remember good bios- ecurity will save our pig community’s bacon in the long run.
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