Aviary Birds Biosecurity Code of Practice

For Disease Prevention and Traceability in Queensland Preamble This Code of Practice applies to private keepers of aviary birds in Queensland which includes pigeons and doves, finches and softbills, canaries, quail, parrots, pheasant, waterfowl and other avian species that are kept purely as ornamental birds and that are not farmed to produce food for human consumption as in a commercial enterprise. Requirements for commercial enterprises…

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Biosecurity and Aviculture – What is the Link ?

So what is Biosecurity? Essentially Biosecurity is about the management of risks to the economy, environment and community from pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia. Biosecurity is a system of national and international protocols, rules and regulations designed to protect us and industries. Governments have responsibility for implementing biosecurity requirements with the Federal government responsible for assessing and mitigating risks offshore…

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