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There are multiple causes of infertility, abortion and stillbirths in cows. These include some diseases that are exotic to Western Australia and some zoonotic diseases.

Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestimun) is a subtropical perennial grass with spring to autumn growth.

Mastitis is the term for a bacterial infection of the udder. It is most common in ewes raising multiple lambs or with high milk production.

Selenium (Se) is now recognised as an essential trace element for ruminants.

Wind erosion is a natural process that has shaped the ancient Australian landscape. However, wind erosion is increased by several agricultural practices.

Determining the size of the crop on citrus trees is an important tool which allows growers to make appropriate management decisions for the upcoming season.

Fruit size is an important feature for accessing desired markets and is largely determined by crop load.  Tree manipulation practices can be used by orchardists at a number of key crop stages to in

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) approved procedure for detection of trematode eggs and Eimeria leuckarti sedimentation method (FEST) on faecal samples.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for November 2019 to January 2020 is indicating less than 40% chance of...

This page lists some of the canola research trials of the Tactical break crop agronomy project.

The Tactical Break Crop Agronomy project has many canola agronomy trials each year.

Use the canola seeding rate calculator for the easiest way to calculate the seeding rate.

How late is too late to sow canola? What is the yield penalty from time of sowing (TOS) or late sowing? What is the estimated yield loss from delayed sowing of canola in WA?

A new department publication presents the latest research finding for canola research in WA.

This trial looked at plant density in low rainfall canola.

The tactical break crop agronomy project is jointly funded by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

This is the companion page for the online seeding rate calculator, for your yellow ruler, 'Count your canola seed w

Western Australia has a reputation for producing healthy livestock free from diseases and residues that could harm human health or damage our ability to sell livestock within Australia or overseas.

Newcastle disease is a severe viral disease of poultry and other birds.

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by an influenza virus.

  

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