Requirements for the entry of livestock into Victoria
To protect Victoria’s livestock and livestock industries, there are controls on the introduction of livestock from other states and territories. These controls are governed by the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994. Livestock include Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Camelids (Alpaca, Llama), Horses, Deer, Poultry and Bees.
Prior to moving livestock into Victoria, owners must certify the health of their animals by completing prescribed certificates, vendor declarations and health statements and delivering these to the receiver of the livestock. These records must be kept for a specified period of time.
All transportation of livestock must meet the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.
Guidelines for the Land Transport of Animals and other information on animal welfare is available from the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines website.
There are currently no entry requirements for the following animals into Victoria:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Caged Birds
- Horses
- Poultry (other than Domestic Chickens for commercial flocks) - for commercial chickens refer below.
- Fallow Deer (refer below for other deer species)
- Camelids – Alpaca, Llama
For Native Wildlife see the Department of Sustainability and Environment
Entry requirements for specific Livestock into Victoria
(Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Deer (other than fallow deer), Bees, Commercial Poultry)
Pest Animals – Please note that Water Buffalo, American Bison and Bali Cattle are Regulated Pest Animals
Livestock movement requirements from Victoria to other States and Territories
For further information about requirements for the introduction of livestock into Victoria, phone 136186.
