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Animal Welfare Assistance Due to Fires

11 February 2020

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services NSW provide assistance to landholders and communities with animal (livestock particularly) 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


Bush fire affected landholders are urged to call the Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647.

Download assistance factsheet for bushfire affected landholders.

www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/uploads/3768/assistance-factsheet-for-bushfire-affected-landholders-191119.pdf


Native Animals

Council has updated its Wildlife Care webpage with important information and links for native animal care and actions following a bushfire.

Pets and Companion Animals

For concerns about pets, and companion animals please also contact 1800 814 647.

www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-ready-animals/get-ready-animals-splash-page/get-ready-animals/