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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.

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

The Potato Industry Assistance Grants Program has now closed.

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

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

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

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

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

 ‘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

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

Welcome to the new AgMemo
Big year of activity with agriculture budget
Continued response to major biosecurity incidents
New pest rabbit virus now available as commercial product...

The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia as well as diseases likely to occur in the next month. Australia’s ability...

The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia as well as diseases likely to occur in the next month. Australia’s ability...

A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the grains sector.

Promoting your small business is essential.

Good marketing happens when a business knows its brand, unique selling proposition and target market.

Business planning doesn’t have to be an arduous, drawn out task — it can be a simple, straightforward process that has the potential to turn your enterprise into a more profitable success.

Trees are an important part of any property.

Whether you are a small landholder developing a small patch of paradise or starting a new enterprise, there are several government approvals required.

Hydatid disease is a serious human health concern, caused by cysts of the tapeworm parasite Echinococcus granulosus.

  

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