Vaccinating ducks, turkeys and quail is not routinely done, unless a specific disease is diagnosed on the farm and vaccination is provided by veterinary authorisation. Read more about Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT). It is not advised unless performed by skilled personnel at the commercial level. Vaccinating broiler birds against Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is difficult to perform and can cause disease in young birds. Most broiler bird vaccinations are done at the hatchery producers are encouraged to ask the hatchery which vaccinations can be provided to day old chicks. This is in accordance with the National Newcastle Disease Management Plan coordinated by Animal Health Australia. Under the Livestock Act 1997, any poultry flock with over 1,000 chickens, where at least one chicken in the flock is over 24 weeks of age, must be vaccinated with Newcastle disease vaccine. Vaccinations for egg-laying birdsĮgg-laying birds should be sourced from a reputable pullet rearer where possible, to be sure that all important vaccinations were given during the rearing process, in a correct and professional manner.Īppendix C of the Australian Eggs Vaccination Training Manual (PDF) provides a generic vaccination program for the egg layer bird. Vaccinations are an essential part of improving bird health and are a strong component of biosecurity.Īs vaccinations prevent diseases from occurring, they reduce the need for medications, such as antibiotics, to be given to birds.

Mobile Network Extension Devices Pilot Program.

Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants.

Opportunities for Aboriginal Fisheries Officers.

Recognition of Aboriginal traditional fishing.

Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia.

Plant health import and export forms and fees.

Exporting commercial plants and plant products.

Importing commercial plants and plant products.

Care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

List of Regional Impact Assessment Statements.

Alkaloid poppy production in South Australia.

Communication process for reducing smoke taint in grapes.

Forest & wood products industry blueprint.

South East Forestry Partnerships Program.

Improving Road Transport for Forestry Project.

Vaccination program for gamefowl