Subsidised disease investigation testing for NSW private veterinarians until June 2023

The NSW Government is subsidising veterinary laboratory testing for new livestock disease investigations until 30th June 2023. Testing is available for disease investigations conducted by private veterinarians on livestock that are susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease. Samples must be processed by the NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratory at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) to be eligible.

Testing is eligible for the subsidy if:

• it is required as part of a disease investigation
• it is of a cloven-hooved animal
• it is managed by a vet in NSW
• the property has a PIC

Private vets are required to request the fee waiver via a short form on the Local Land Services website. No payment is required upfront and tests can be sent to the laboratory prior to approval. The laboratory will process tests once approved by your local District Veterinarian.

To learn more, visit the Local Land Services website or contact your local District Veterinarian.