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Fire, flood and drought can result in large numbers of dead farm animals which need to be disposed of safely.

Extrata adheres to rigorous privacy procedures to secure and protect our user's sensitive personal and agricultural data.

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the remainder of 2023, October to December, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer...

In this issue:

1. Edition 100 of the Ovine Observer
2. Opportunties using eID - Tahara case study
3. Coxiella burnetii (Q-fever) in Australian breeding ewes
4. Lupinosis in...

This section answers some frequently asked questions about Extrata.

In poor growing seasons, crops may not be good enough to harvest.  Managers need to make some tough decisions, after assessing feed value for livestock, potential weed seed set, level of herbicide

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for spring, September to November, and for the remainder of the year is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and...

A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.

Wind erosion can affect any land that is exposed to strong wind and has detached soil.

In 2023, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is conducting more than 250 research trials across the state.

Sheep farmers can save money and time eradicating new lice infestations by taking simple biosecurity measures that become part of normal management programs.

A digital soil quality book series digs up soil information and data from across Western Australia, providing real world context to some of the science underpinning management of soils, making the

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Animal Pathology, Western Australia (formerly DAFWA Animal Health Laboratories) provides a

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) maintains animal health surveillance and disease control programs to support Western Australia's high animal health status.

The Primary Industries Development Research Highlights 2021 showcases the breadth and depth of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s research and development acti

The strength of the Australian citrus industry and its profile in domestic and export markets rely heavily on the consistency and taste of its products.

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In this issue:

1. Causes of abortion and lamb mortality for maiden ewes in WA
2. Ultrawide band microwave scanning precisely and accurately predicts sheepmeat hot carcase GR tissue...

The Plant and Plant Product Traceability Project commenced in 2021 and is part of a national initiative to improve traceability within the agricultural sectors.

Under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013, all movements of livestock must be accompanied by a valid waybill. 

  

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