What is the National Sheep Health Statement

The National Sheep Health Statement includes a nationally agreed declaration for a number of significant conditions including OJD, footrot, ovine brucellosis and lice. Prospective buyers of sheep are able to assess the risk a line of sheep represents to their own flock. Buying or agisting sheep without a sheep health statement is considered a risky business as very little is known about them.

National Sheep Health Statement (209 KB)

For more information on the National Sheep Health Statement download the NEW Don't be fleeced flyer (243 KB) . 

What information should I record on a National Sheep Health Statement when selling sheep?

The form is designed to guide you through the steps in declaring your sheep's ABC score and annual health status for other conditions.

Having filled in your name, Property Identification Code, address and other details and added up your sheep's score from the credits under the four categories, you must sign and date the declaration.

Completed National Sheep Health Statements are legal documents under State laws. They can be audited and there are penalties for false declarations. A false declaration could leave a producer liable to legal action.

To find out how to fill in the national Sheep Health Statement please see  How to calculate your ABC Score (454 KB) .

Page Updated: 12 August 2010