Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Western Australia has a mandatory livestock ownership, identification and movement system.

All livestock entering Western Australia are legally required to comply with the state's conditions of entry. Some stock are required undergo post-entry treatments, testing or inspections.

Bluetongue virus can infect all ruminants but it usually only causes serious disease in sheep. Cattle may be infected with the virus but rarely show disease.

Big improvements in wild dog management and agricultural pest animal control resulted from funding through the WA Government's Royalties for Regions program.