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Moving horses in Queensland

Under the Stock Act, when horses are moved in Queensland they may be required to be accompanied by a waybill.

A waybill is required for the following movements:

  • horses crossing the tick line
  • horses moving interstate
  • horses going to the RNA showgrounds
  • horses changing ownership
  • horses not returning home
  • horse sales
  • horses going to abattoirs.

As per the Stock Identification Regulation 2005, horse owners throughout Queensland are required to register the place where their horses are kept with DPI&F and obtain a property identification code (PIC).

If you have horses and have not registered the place where they are kept, you are required to do so.

Register your property online.

Moving horses interstate

Prior to commencing your journey contact the regulating government department of the destination to ensure all movement regulations for your horses are met.

Moving horses into cattle tick infested zones

Horses being moved to scheduled events in the Queensland cattle-tick free or control zones require a travel permit.

More information can be found on the transporting horses page.

For all other cattle tick enquiries and assistance in completing travel permits and waybills, please contact the Business Information Centre.

Moving horses overseas

Prior to commencing your journey contact the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service to ensure all movement regulations for your horses are met.

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Author: Biosecurity Queensland
Page maintained by Cara McNicol
Last updated 09 January 2009

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