Biosecurity
Avian influenza (bird flu)
An HPAI strain (H7N3) of avian influenza has been detected in poultry interstate.
There have been no detections in the NT. The HPAI strain of concern for the NT is H5N1.
Report any sick or dead birds including poultry by calling 1800 675 888.
Find out more about avian influenza.
Hendra virus
Hendra virus is spread by flying foxes and bats. It causes respiratory or neurological disease in horses. In some cases it can be passed on to humans.
There are no known cases in the NT, however, it is carried by flying foxes in the Territory.
Report anything suspicious in animals by calling 1800 675 888.
Find out more about hendra virus in horses.
If you're a Northern Territory (NT) producer, land manager, researcher, industry professional or resident, you can find out about biosecurity alerts and other information.
Current alerts
Read below for the current alerts for the NT.
Animals
- African swine fever
- Avian influenza
- Ehrlichia canis
- Foot-and-mouth disease
- Hendra virus
- Japanese encephalitis
- Lumpy skin disease
- Swine brucellosis
Read more about other notifiable diseases in animals.
Plants
- American foulbrood
- American serpentine leafminer
- Banana freckle
- Browsing ant
- Fall armyworm
- Mango shoot looper
- Papaya mealybug
Read more about other exotic plant pests, pests and diseases.
Aquatic
Read more about marine and aquatic pests.
Weeds
Contacts
- Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888
- Plant Pest: 1800 084 881
- Fisheries Aquatic Biosecurity: 0413 381 094
- Biosecurity: 1800 084 881
For biosecurity alerts and updates, go to the Agriculture NT Facebook page.
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