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Veterinary Services Subsidy Scheme

October 2009: The State Government has established a subsidy program to help dairy farmers improve or maintain the welfare of their cattle during the current downturn. The subsidy scheme lasts until 30 November 2009 or the program budget of $25,000 is exhausted, whichever is first. More information and application form.


Information on animal diseases on this site includes:
What's New:

If you are a horse owner, or thinking of becoming one, please read the horse welfare guidelines.

Animal welfare during tough times in the dairy industry.


If you use poultry litter as a fertiliser, read the Poultry Litter information sheet to find out how to prevent the risk of Mad Cow Disease.

Report any notifiable animal disease on the all hours emergency disease hotline: 1800 675 888.

Further Information:

Contact: Animal Health and Welfare Branch
Biosecurity and Product Integrity Division
Animal Health and Welfare Branch
13 St Johns Avenue
NEW TOWN TAS 7008
Phone: 03 6233 6875
Email: AnimalWelfareEnquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Go to top of pageDepartment switchboard:  1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)



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