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There are many infectious emergency diseases of pigs that do not occur in Australia.

Some pests and diseases are present in, and currently confined to, specific parts of Western Australia and are not found throughout the rest of the State.

There is potential to reduce methane greenhouse gas emissions from livestock by selecting for higher feed conversion efficiency, or by using males with measured low methane emissions.

Aquaculture is one of Australia’s fastest growing primary industries.

Selenium and vitamin E are essential in sheep diets, and work together to prevent and repair cell damage in the body.

Traditionally, agriculture in the Western Australian rangelands has predominantly relied on grazing stock on native vegetation, with some irrigation precincts around Carnarvon and on the Ord River

This page and attached reports are part of the assessments for expansion of Ord River Irrigation in Western Australia’s Kimberley region: the 6000 hectares of red loamy soils – the Cockatoo Sands –

Chlorination effectively reduces problems with water colour, taste and odour, and treats bacterial contamination.

Johne’s disease (JD) is a chronic incurable infectious disease that affects cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, alpaca and deer.

Farm fires will often lead to contaminated surface-water supplies: ash and soil from burnt paddocks and bushland can be blown or washed into farm dams and provide nutrients for bacteria and algae.

These frequently asked questions provide information on the regulation and management of Johne's disease (JD) in cattle in Western Australia.

This webpage outlines the history of Johne’s disease (JD) in cattle regulation in Australia and changes to current regulation in Western Australia.

All camels and camelids entering Western Australia must meet published import requirements and be accompanied by the relevant documentation.

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

All equines entering Western Australia must meet published import requirements and be accompanied by the relevant documentation.

All ruminants entering Western Australia must meet published import requirements and be accompanied by the relevant documentation.

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

 Value Add Agribusiness Investment Attraction Fund has closed

Resilience and sustainability were key themes at this year’s Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU2021) hosted by DPIRD on 4 November at Optus Stadium.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development worked with partners in the Knowsley Agricultural Area (KAA) project to identify water supply options and prepare suitable land parcels

  

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