Veterinary surgeons
Information for veterinary surgeons, including guidelines on safety and legal obligations.
Topics
African swine fever
Read guidelines for veterinarians dealing with suspected cases of African swine fever.
Anthrax
Guidance for veterinarians on diagnosing, sampling and vaccinating for anthrax in Queensland.
Australian bat lyssavirus
An overview of the information available to assist veterinarians in safely managing incidents involving contact between domestic animals and bats.
Avian influenza
Read guidelines for veterinarians dealing with suspected cases of H5 bird flu (avian influenza).
Avian paramyxovirus
Read guidelines for veterinarians dealing with suspected cases of avian paramyxovirus (including Newcastle disease).
Ehrlichia canis
Read guidelines for veterinarians dealing with suspected cases of Canine ehrlichiosis.
Foot-and-mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease guide for Queensland veterinarians, including diagnosis, photo galleries and reporting requirements.
Hendra virus
Hendra virus information for veterinarians—infection control procedures, safely managing HeV risks, sampling and tests, rebates for PPE and past HeV cases.
Japanese encephalitis
Read guidelines for veterinarians dealing with suspected cases of Japanese encephalitis.
Lead contamination in food-producing animals
Find out how to avoid lead poisoning in livestock, and learn the major sources of lead on the farm and how to dispose of it properly in Queensland.
Animal welfare law
Veterinarians working in Queensland have general responsibilities and specific roles under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001.
Microchipping laws for the sale of cats and dogs
Laws and regulations about microchipping cats and dogs in Queensland and how to become an authorised microchip implanter.
Regulations for veterinary surgeons
Read about regulations and legislation that applies to veterinary surgeons in Queensland.