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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

Leaf eating ladybird larvae grow up to 8mm long and are covered in branched spines. They feed only on the upper leaf tissue which results in a windowed appearance

Leaf eating ladybirds: potato pest in Indonesia and Western Australia

10 January 2014

Leaf eating ladybirds are a relatively minor pest of potatoes in Indonesia and Western Australia, but should be monitored.

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

weaner sheep in a paddock at the breeak of season.

Annual pasture quantity and quality in South West Western Australia

26 November 2013

The productivity of sheep is largely governed by the amount of pasture they eat and this is influenced by the quantity of the pasture on offer and its quality.

Crops and tachnology

eConnected Grainbelt

18 September 2014

Technology plays an integral role in ensuring our State’s agricultural sector remains profitable and sustainable.

WA Internet of Things (IoT) grants announced

Latest News

29 April 2019

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removing a tick from a dog

Anaplasmosis in dogs

31 May 2020

Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease that occurs in dogs, caused by either the bacteria Anaplasma platys or A. phagocytophila.

Growing Avocados-Fungal diseases of fruit

29 May 2020

Avocado fruits are affected by two diseases: stem end rots and body rots.

Very early sown canola variety trial at Mullewa 2019, early July (Photo credit Stephanie Boyce)Very early sown canola variety trial at Mullewa 2019, early July (Photo credit Stephanie Boyce)

Expanding the sowing window of canola; Mullewa 2019 (19GE02)

1 April 2020

Traditionally ANZAC day marked the date on which growers in Western Australia would start dry seeding.

Avocado scion and rootstock where the scion has overgrown the rootstock resulting in greater susceptibility to Phytophthora root rot.

Growing avocados – the Pegg Wheel for controlling phytophthora root rot

8 May 2019

Phytophthora cinnamomi is the scientific name of the causal organism of phytophthora root rot, sometimes only called root rot.

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

Pigs: a step-by-step guide to sampling and post-mortem

26 March 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has created a sampling and post-mortem guide to assist veterinarians investigating pig disease. 

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.

The external surface of the black truffle is rough and pebbly, the internal is blackish with white veins

Useful information and links for the truffle industry in Western Australia

28 June 2019

Commercial production of truffles in Western Australia is a complex business, requiring specialist skills and knowledge. Much of this knowledge may need to be sourced from others.

Australian Truffle Pest & Disease Newsletter Issue 3 January 2017

23 January 2017

Welcome to the third newsletter of the RIRDC/DAFWA project Pests and Diseases of Truffles and Their Host Trees in Australia, running from 29 May 2015 to 10 January 2019. This newsletter...

Pig in shelter straw

Emergency pig disease: classical swine fever (CSF)

8 December 2014

Classical swine fever (CSF), also known as hog cholera, is a highly contagious disease of pigs caused by a pestivirus. The disease only affects pigs and is exotic to Australia.

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Avocados in Western Australia – overview

20 March 2014

This page provides a brief overview of the avocado industry in Western Australia, with links to other relevant information.

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