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

Landowners who wish to protect and manage native vegetation on their property may enter into an agreement (covenant) with the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation under s30 of the Soil an

Silver saltbush (Atriplex bunburyana) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Gully erosion is a severe form of land degradation affecting infrastructure, paddock management and property access.

The table below provides suggested maximum velocities of surface water flow on various soils. This information can be used when designing surface water management structures.

Ruby saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Native millet (Panicum decompositum) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands. This page provides a summary of the plant's value for pastoralism.

Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands. This page provides a summary of the plant's value for pastoralism.

Bunched kerosene grass (Aristida contorta) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Broad leaf wanderrie grass (Monachather paradoxus) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Frankenias (Frankenia spp.) are some of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Needle bush (Hakea preissii) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Three-winged bluebush (Maireana triptera) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands.

Crinkle leaf cassia (Senna artemisioides subsp.

Currant bush (Scaevola spinescens) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands. This page provides a summary of the plant's value for pastoralism.

Tall sida (Sida calyxhymenia) is one of many plant species found in the Western Australian rangelands. This page provides a summary of the plant's value for pastoralism.

The fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a plant pest that can damage a wide variety of crops.

All pigs being moved into Western Australia must meet published import requirements and be accompanied by the relevant documentation.

The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia and diseases likely to occur in the next month. Calling a vet to investigate...

  

Page last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 - 5:05am