Use the canola seeding rate calculator for the easiest way to calculate the seeding rate.
To calculate seeding rate, decide how many plants per square metre to have (the target density), estimate field establishment, find out the seed size (or seeds per kg) and germination percentage.
Cyclones, storms and floods can result in loss of harvest or livestock, increased susceptibility of livestock to disease, contamination of water bodies, land degradation through wind and water erosion and destruction of agricultural infrastructure such as roads and fences.
The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) if they are known or suspected to be present in Western Australia.
Cattle lice cause irritation and rubbing that results in hair loss and poor coat quality. Cattle won’t always require treatment for a skin problem resulting from a lice infestation. Occasionally a treatment will be required depending on numbers affected in the mob and severity of symptoms.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) approved procedure for detection of trematode eggs and Eimeria leuckarti sedimentation method (FEST) on faecal samples.
All livestock producers should take steps to prevent ruminant livestock accessing meat or animal products. This includes keeping ruminants away from poultry litter and manure, pig manure and organic fertilisers.
Cattle, sheep, goats, deer, alpacas and llamas are all ruminant animals.
The following resources have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to assist veterinarians in selecting and preparing samples and conducting livestock post-mortems.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, has produced a visual guide to assist in carrying out a thorough ruminant animal post-mortem. Correct post-mortem and sampling will increase the likelihood of a definitive diagnosis.
This is a visual guide to a thorough chicken necropsy. Correct necropsy and sampling will increase the likelihood of a definitive diagnosis. Always include a detailed history and description of lesions on the 'Animal Health Laboratories (AHL) submission form' when submitting samples.
This page lists some of the canola research trials of the Tactical break crop agronomy project. Trials include row spacing, direct harvest, re-seeding and options to improve the production from retained canola seed.
