The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS)are providing assistance to landholders and communities with animal welfare- related issues including:
Emergency fodder
Emergency stock water (where there is an immediate animal welfare concern) Animal assessment and veterinary assistance
Stock euthanasia and burial
Livestock feeding and management advice
Care of animals in evacuation centres
For assistance call the Agriculture and animal services hotline 1800 814 647
Please be aware that we are currently working through a very large number of requests.
For concerns about pets, companion animals and wildlife please also contact 1800 814 647.
Prepare now if you haven’t already.
In periods of very high re danger rating, it is recommended that landholders keep up to date with Rural Fire Service advice. Ideally:
- livestock should be moved to an eaten-out paddock, irrigated pasture or bare yards with a cleared or ploughed perimeter
- horses should be transported o the property early or agisted if they can’t be kept safe during a bush re
- care should be taken with horses so they are not locked in an area where they may panic and hurt themselves. A large sand yard is suitable if there are no ammable buildings or vegetation nearby
- livestock should be easily identi able in the event fences are destroyed and stock escape.
Landholders are encouraged to:
- keep an eye on the weather and be aware of re bans and restrictions
- familiarise themselves with the Rural Fire Service’s re danger ratings and
bush re alert levels
- download useful apps, such MyFirePlan, Fires Near Me and Live Tra c NSW
- always phone triple zero when their life is at risk
