Visiting the Livestock Pavilions, Farmyard Nursery or going on the Learning Centre can be a lot of fun and great ways to learn about animals. If you’re going to hang around with animals, then there are some things you need to do to stay healthy.
The RA&HS has biosecurity related plans which are regularly updated and reviewed with advice from the Animal Welfare Committee and PIRSA as appropriate. The plans cover various diseases under consideration at the time for livestock and other animals at the Show. All animals are checked on arrival to the Show and monitored throughout the event by PIRSA and private veterinarians.
The Show is an opportunity for people to interact with animals, learn more about them, and understand where their food and fibre comes from. It is also important for people to understand good biosecurity practices and how they can play a role in protecting our natural environments and maintain the productivity of our primary industries.
An example of a few of the many good biosecurity practices people should follow when at the Show:
Wash their hands before and after touching or coming in close contact
Stay away from animals and livestock areas if unwell
Wear clean footwear and clothing
Observe and follow any directional signage
To learn more about protecting our primary industries, visit https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/
Hand washing sinks are available in all animal and livestock areas and within the toilet facilities.
Your safety is our priority! If you see, hear or experience anything of concern, or which you believe may present a risk to health and safety, contact the Royal Adelaide Show Safety Line by texting 0488 806 051 or report it directly to one of our Show Kiosk staff.
In the event that an emergency situation arises during the Show, the Show has in place a set of policies and procedures designed to address emergency issues.
The Society will do this by working closely with SA Police, SafeWork SA, SA Metropolitan Fire Service, other emergency services and relevant community agencies. If visitors see anything of concern to them, they should raise this with either, a hall attendant, pavilion supervisor, police officer or staff at the Royal Adelaide Show office.