Incident Information

Information is available on a number of current wildlife health incidents in Australia, as well as selected long-term health investigations and historic wildlife health incidents. Detailed information is available in the national electronic Wildlife Health Information System (eWHIS).

Use the search bar to find information on wildlife health incidents. 

Some recent incidents of national interest have been supplied as quick links in the side menu.

Aug, 8 2023 | Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease information

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is not present in Australia. However outbreaks of FMD have recently been reported in livestock in Indonesia including Bali. 

Foot-and-mouth disease is a nationally notifiable disease which means if you suspect an animal is showing signs of the diseases, you must report it. You can do this by contacting your local veterinarian or call the national Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

WHA has developed an information sheet on FMD in relation to Australian native species, feral and zoo animals. Click here to download the document.

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