Natural resources and agriculture

• Agricultural losses
• Animal welfare
• Burnt animals and destruction assistance

Over coming days and weeks, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges staff will be present in the community and available to landholders seeking advice or assistance on land management issues such as:

• pasture regeneration
• watercourse management
• soil rehabilitation
• revegetation
• weed management, and
• habitat restoration.

More information on managing a rural property after a bushfire at the Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges website or phone (08) 8336 0901.

Agricultural losses

PIRSA is assessing agricultural losses at Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island.

A 24-hour hotline number is available for animal owners seeking urgent assistance and information.

Phone 1800 255 556
Visit the PIRSA website

Animal welfare

Rescue and treatment of injured wildlife or domestic animals - Phone SAVEM (South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management) on 0477 055 233

RSPCA - Phone 1300 477 722

Fodder, agistment, accessing water resources, donations - Phone Livestock SA on 8297 2299

Horse SA bushfire information and contacts

Water for livestock

See information on the 'Water Supply' page.

Burnt animals and destruction assistance

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and PIRSA provide advice on waste management, including the disposal of animal carcasses.

EPA guidance on the on-farm disposal of farm animals

EPA guidance on the on-farm disposal of farm animals (PDF 58.3 KB)

EPA guidance on preferred methods of disposal, taking into account local water supplies, and your insurance

EPA advice on livestock disposal. Phone 8204 2004

PIRSA Hotline – Assessment Request. Phone 1800 255 556

Livestock disposal services may be provided by these groups. Arrangement for this is between the contractor and livestock owner.