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Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we...

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...

African swine fever is a highly contagious virus that causes high death rates in pigs.

Sowing early is the key to maximising canola yield. An extra 40 kg/ha per day was gained when sowing in mid-April compared to late April at Binnu in 2015.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system for April to May 2020 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median...

Getting all your weather information in one place is now even easier, thanks to the launch of the eConnected Grainbelt Project

Updates on Season 2020, WA's Doppler radar coverage now best in the country, and Australia's largest ag-tech conference is coming to Perth.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has created a sampling and post-mortem guide to assist veterinarians investigating pig disease. 

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Between 24 February and 3 April, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging Western Australians to help look for invasive ants across the state.

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Pregnancy Scanning Benchmarks Tool

Using non-invasive microwave to measure fat depth on lamb carcasses

Stress and reproductive hormones are...

A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the grains sector.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for autumn, March to May 2020 is indicating less than 40% probability of above...

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious virus that causes an often fatal disease in pigs and wild boar.

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we...

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for February to April 2020 is indicating a mixed outlook for the South West Land...

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets. Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular ...

Classical swine fever (CSF), also known as hog cholera, is a highly contagious disease of pigs caused by a pestivirus. The disease only affects pigs and is exotic to Australia.

Preventing lead residues in livestock protects human food safety and Western Australia's ongoing access to international markets.

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 eros

  

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