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Animal Welfare Act 2002

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    Evacuating animals in emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their safety and survival during an emergency. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

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    Local Government workshop

    27 June 2019

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) worked together to host two worksho

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    Assessing sheep after a fire

    22 February 2018

    Sheep are common victims of fires in Australia. The information below describes how fire may affect sheep and the management options landholders have.

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    Statement on live export footage

    9 April 2018

    The WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recognises the need for significant immediate improvements to ensure the welfare of animals exported from this State.

  • Sheep drinking at a dam

    Managing blue-green algae on farms in Western Australia

    2 December 2014

    Blue-green algae are a group of algae including Nodularia spumigena, Microcystis aeruginosa and Anabaena circinalis.

  • Sheep drinking at a dam

    Water quality for livestock

    3 December 2014

    Measure water quality and quantity to effectively plan and monitor water supplies for livestock.

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    Easton Review

    26 May 2015

    The independent review of the investment in and administration of the Animal Welfare Act 2002 has been completed and the Report was tabled in State Parliament by the Minister for Agricultu

  • Young pigs standing together

    Water: the forgotten nutrient for pigs

    13 January 2014

    Water is the most important nutrient for pigs. We often think about nutrients as only pig feed: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins.

  • Cattle standing in grass looking at camera

    Animal welfare codes of practice

    23 April 2014

    Codes of practice for animal welfare have provided useful guidance about the management and care of animals, mainly livestock.

  • Horses in paddock

    Animal welfare: horses, donkeys and hybrids

    23 April 2014

    Persons in charge of a horse have a legal responsibility to care for the horse.

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