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Strangles is an infectious, bacterial disease of horses, which may affect any horse not previously exposed to the disease.

Anthrax is a bacterial disease of animals, most commonly seen in cattle, sheep and goats.

The following resources have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to assist veterinarians in selecting and preparing samples and conducting livesto

Hendra virus is an emergency animal disease transmitted to horses by flying foxes (fruit bats).

Blue-green algae are a group of algae including Nodularia spumigena, Microcystis aeruginosa and Anabaena circinalis.

Western Australia is free from many diseases that financially impact livestock producers, including horse owners, in eastern Australia.

A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.