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Primary industry resources

This section contains resources related to communicable diseases within primary industries.

Infection Control Guidelines for Animal Contact

The aim of the Infection Control Guidelines for Animal Contact (PDF, 398kb) is to reduce the risk of infection and ill health to visitors of petting zoos, animal farms, wildlife exhibitors and similar enterprises in Queensland.

The guidelines recommend anticipating possible risks, conducting risk assessments and consistently following infection control measures, the most critical of these being proper hand washing after coming into contact with animals.

Leptospirosis

Banana industry

Dairy industry

Hendra Virus

Hendra virus infection resource kit

Q Fever


Last Updated: 31 May 2011
Last Reviewed: 06 May 2010