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Species-specific information

These documents give teachers and students information specific to the designated animal species on a range of animal husbandry and animal care topics.

• Species-specific information: Alpacas 150k
• Species-specific information: Axolotls 104k
• Species-specific information: Caged Birds 137k
• Species-specific information: Cats 111k
• Species-specific information: Dogs 195k
• Species-specific information: Fish 114k
• Species-specific information: Pigs 243k

Special notices

The Queensland Schools Animal Ethics Committee (QSAEC) is committed to keep schools up to date with key messages concerning animal ethics and welfare, including information on disease and disease prevention. If there is any risk of potential harmful diseases, please visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.

• Avian influenza 116k
• Newcastle disease 119k
• The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry updates on the Hendra virus

Model codes of practice for the care and management of animals (Primary Industries Standing Committee (PISC)) Replaces former SCARM codes (Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management) supplied by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Contact us if you require further information regarding any downloadable documents linked from this page.

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