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July 2018

12 July 2018

In this edition of the SIBI newsletter, read about the SIBI project legacies, the financial intelligence webinars, improving reproductive success, SIBI's involvement with Noongar Land Enterprises...

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Highly productive sub-tropical grass–serradella pastures in southern Western Australia

27 June 2017

A highly productive sub-tropical grass–serradella pasture is achievable – but there are a number of prerequisites for success.

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WA Horticulture Exports - Where we can make the difference

14 June 2017

WA horticulture industries are well positioned to capture the growing demand and opportunities in the overseas market.

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Biosecurity plans for small landholders

3 October 2013

If you run livestock, whether on a small scale or commercially, you need a biosecurity plan.

Livestock post-mortem techniques workshop

Livestock disease veterinary sampling guide

12 April 2018

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has created the following guide to assist vets to collect appropriate samples during livestock disease investigations.

Histopathology sampling guide for livestock

26 March 2018

The following procedure is designed to aid veterinarians when taking histopathology samples for livestock post-mortems.

Potatoes

Potato Industry Assistance Grants (PIAG)

30 November 2017

The Potato Industry Assistance Grants Program has now closed.

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Perth Caravan and Camping Show

20 March 2018

Visitor's to the department's stand at the Perth Caravan and Camping Show will learn about Western Australia's quarantine rules, reporting pests using the MyPestGuideTM Reporter app,...

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Thiamine deficiency induced polioencephomalacia (PEM) of sheep and cattle

28 November 2013

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is normally produced by bacteria in the rumen of cattle and sheep on well-balanced roughage diets.

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Fruit and vegetable diseases

22 January 2014

This web article describes the most common diseases of vegetables in home gardens.

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Botulism in cattle

28 November 2013

Botulism is a rapid onset, usually fatal disease caused by the botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) on potato roots. Smalls golden or dark brown galls have formed on the roots, which are the cysts containing nematode eggs.

Potato cyst nematode in Western Australia

28 August 2014

Globodera rostochiensis, golden or potato cyst nematode (PCN) and G.

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Trace elements for fresh market potatoes grown on coastal sands

17 September 2014

Plants require trace elements in smaller quantities than macro nutrients but deficiency or toxicity can cause similar losses in yield and quality.

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Fertiliser management for fresh market potatoes grown on coastal sands

18 September 2014

A fertiliser program for potatoes growing in sandy soils must balance environmental risk with maximising returns.

Melioidosis in animals

9 March 2017

Melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can affect animals and humans.

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Prices, patterns and profitability of feedlots: Investor-ready sheep feedlot report

21 August 2017

Confined feeding of sheep in commercial feedlots could benefit Western Australian (WA) producers and processors.The WA lamb supply is seasonal, with a strong supply of lambs finished on green feed

Reportable animal diseases - Western Australia

16 March 2015

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) if they are kno

Bat with Australian bat lyssavirus

Animal health and One Health in Western Australia

27 October 2017

 ‘One Health’ is an internationally supported approach that recognises that the health and well-being of animals, people and the environment are closely linked and that international, national and

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Market opportunities for WA fruits

4 October 2017

Opportunities for WA fruits can be built by identifying export markets with the best potential return, underpinned by demand.

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Companion legume options for sub-tropical grasses in southern Western Australia

24 August 2017

To be productive a perennial grass pasture requires a companion legume to improve the feed quality over the winter growing season and provide the nitrogen input to drive productivity.

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