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Racing Pigeon

Pigeon rotavirus in Western Australia

23 January 2017

Pigeon rotavirus was first detected in Western Australia as a result of investigation of a disease outbreak in racing pigeons in May and June 2016.

Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

Keep pigs healthy - follow the biosecurity checklist

10 December 2013

Pig owners play a vital role in maintaining Western Australia's high animal health status and reputation as a producer of quality livestock and livestock products.

Mature Kensington Pride mango trees tend to have less biennial bearing.

Converting to organic mango production

18 February 2014

Transition to a system of organic mango production will vary according to your situation and current management system.

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers - December 2020

2 December 2020

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...

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for vets - December 2020

2 December 2020

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...

Newhall navel trees on Swingle citrumelo showing sick tree caused by rootstock incompatibility

Citrus rootstocks for Western Australia

31 October 2013

Selecting the right rootstock for your orchard is one of the most important decisions you will have to make.

Cara Cara is a mid-season navel orange with deeply coloured flesh similar to Star Ruby grapefruit

Orange varieties for Western Australia

3 October 2013

Many new navel and Valencia orange varieties have become available in recent years and are currently being evaluated under West Australian conditions.

Grainbelt Digital Enhancement Project

Grainbelt Digital Enhancement Project

3 September 2018

The Grainbelt Digital Enhancement Program (GDEP) is an initiative from the $22 million Agricultural Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund. 

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Coastal Doppler radar upgrade

19 December 2016

The State Government has made a $5 million investment in further Doppler technology as part of the $75 million Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Fund to provide complete Doppler radar coverage

Livestock post-mortem techniques workshop

Sampling and post-mortem resources for veterinarians

9 March 2015

The following resources have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to assist veterinarians in selecting and preparing samples and conducting livesto

Ruminant animal post-mortem guide

6 March 2015

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, has produced a visual guide to assist in carrying out a thorough ruminant animal post-mortem.

Veterinary sample packaging guide

12 April 2018

The Veterinary sample packaging guide was developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Western Australia, to assist veterinarians to package biologic

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - sheep, cattle and pig image

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for vets - February/March 2020

27 March 2020

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

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

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - sheep, cattle and pig image

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers - February/March 2020

27 March 2020

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...

Sow and piglets

African swine fever - biosecurity resources for producers

7 October 2019

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

DPIRD Weather Website upgraded

30 August 2018

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

Collecting citrus juice for testing

Measuring internal maturity of citrus

28 October 2013

Measuring internal quality of citrus prior to harvest is vital to ensure fruit reaches the market with eating qualities acceptable to most consumers.

Ovine Observer Issue number 87 January 2020

13 December 2019

This edition includes articles on:

Pregnancy Scanning Benchmarks Tool

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

Stress and reproductive hormones are...

Pig with reddened ears showing signs of African swine fever. Used with permission of the Pirbright Institute

Emergency pig disease: African swine fever (ASF)

4 July 2014

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

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WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers - January 2020

6 February 2020

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

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

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