Livestock & animals

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supply chain support, research and development and rigorous biosecurity systems underpin the economic success of Western Australia’s livestock industries. In 2011/12, the WA livestock industries contributed 26% of the state’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, worth approximately $2 billion at the farm gate.

WA is a world leader in live exports, super fine wool production and dryland sheep and grain systems. Both cattle and sheep systems are focused on export markets to Asia and the Middle East. WA also has innovative, world-class integrated dairy and pork industries meeting local and South East Asian demand for safe, fresh milk and pork. The WA poultry industry is growing strongly as a result of increasing domestic consumption.

Global demand for high-quality, safe animal protein and products produced according to high animal welfare standards will continue to rise in coming years. Increasingly DAFWA will partner with industry -- locally, nationally and internationally -- in transformational business projects to capitalise on this demand.

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    Recovering for animal welfare after emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their wellbeing following an emergency.

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    Safer areas for 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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    Preparing for animal welfare before emergencies

    18 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to properly plan for emergencies in order to keep them safe. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

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    Blue-green algae poisoning in livestock

    22 January 2020

    Blue-green algae can produce neurotoxins, liver toxins and skin allergens.

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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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    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

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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.

  • Risks of transporting cattle in late-stage pregnancy

    29 July 2019

    At times of the year when many cattle are being transported long distances, it is important that females have their pregnancy status checked by a competent stock person or vet before being transpor

  • Animal welfare: information for veterinarians

    23 April 2014

    It is important for veterinarians to understand when examining and treating an animal in a veterinary practice, you or your staff have temporary custody of the animal.

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