Biosecurity & quarantine

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) works with primary industries to safeguard our agricultural resources from biological threats and to maintain our export opportunities.

The State’s reputation is underpinned by a comprehensive biosecurity and quarantine system, developed and operated by DAFWA.

DAFWA is involved with:

  • creation of surveillance and diagnostic programs
  • animal and plant risk assessments
  • importing and exporting requirements
  • creating mechanisms to respond to incursions
  • livestock movement and identification
  • development and maintenance of biosecurity and quarantine legislation.

To find out more about what we do to protect agricultural production and export opportunities within the State please search our website.

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  • Cattle feed pellets in a bag

    Stockfeed regulation and standards

    27 November 2013

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) regulates standards for livestock feed including labelling so that meat, milk and eggs produced from WA livestock are safe for

  • horses in paddock

    Importing a horse into WA? What do I need to know about liver fluke and cattle tick?

    19 October 2015

    Western Australia is free from many diseases that financially impact livestock producers, including horse owners, in eastern Australia.

  • 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.

  • Racing Pigeon

    Pigeon rotavirus in Western Australia

    23 January 2017

    Pigeon rotavirus was first detected in Western Australia as a result of investigation of a disease outbreak in racing pigeons in May and June 2016.

  • Heatwave

    22 April 2021

    The following fact sheets on heatwaves are available to help owners and carers of animals prepare for emergencies.

  • Storm

    22 April 2021

    The following fact sheets on storms are available to help owners and carers of animals prepare for emergencies.

  • Flood

    20 April 2021

    The following fact sheets on flood are available to help owners and carers of animals prepare for emergencies.

  • Cyclone

    20 April 2021

    The following fact sheets on cyclone are available to help owners and carers of animals prepare for emergencies.

  • Bushfire

    20 April 2021

    The following fact sheets on bushfires are available to help owners and carers of animals prepare for emergencies.

  • Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

    Keep pigs healthy - follow the biosecurity checklist

    10 December 2013

    Pig owners play a vital role in maintaining Western Australia's high animal health status and reputation as a producer of quality livestock and livestock products.

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