Although originating in Burgundy, the Gamay wine grape variety is best known from the Beaujolais region in France.
Mangoes are grown commercially in Western Australia from Kununurra in the north to Gingin in the south. They can be grown further south, but mostly for home consumption.
Pulpy kidney (enterotoxaemia) is a disease of sheep, goats and cattle. It occurs in sheep when a bacterium that normally inhabits the animal’s intestines without causing problems begins to multiply and produce a toxin that poisons the animal.
Strangles is an infectious, bacterial disease of horses, which may affect any horse not previously exposed to the disease. It is an upper airway infection which causes a cough, swelling and abscessation of the lymph nodes of the head and neck, and a nasal discharge.
Pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia affect lambing ewe flocks and have similar signs but different causes. As pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia require different treatments, it is important to be able to understand, recognise and prevent both of these diseases in lambing ewe flocks.
The Western Australian horse industry is committed to helping owners keep their horses and properties disease-free through the adoption of effective biosecurity measures.
Photosensitisation is inflammation of the skin, and occasionally the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye.
This page outlines some simple guidelines and investigations that should be undertaken before designing a groundwater drainage system and submitting a Notice of Intent to Drain: where to put them; site assessment, design and construction guidelines; working with contractors.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) carries out the requirements of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945 to mitigate and prevent land degradation throughout Western Australia. Land drainage for the purpose of controlling salinity is covered by regulat
During dry times and drought there are a wide range of alternative feedstuffs that can be used to maintain and grow stock. Some of these feeds can have health risks associated with them, or should not be used as the sole food source as they may lack sufficient energy and protein.
