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A standard approach to poultry disease investigation

22 June 2015

This resource is a guide for veterinarians when investigating disease in poultry.

Screw worm fly

3 August 2015

Screw worm fly is considered the most serious exotic pest threatening Australia's livestock industries and could cost up to $500 million a year in lost production and control measures if it entered

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.

You can use the MyPestGuide app to identify and report insect pests to the department.

e-Surveillance in the WA grains industry

13 April 2015

This Boosting Biosecurity Defences project has partnered with grains industry stakeholders and the wider community to improve Western Australian grains industry pest and disease surveillance, diagn

Flying fox

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV)

24 September 2014

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a virus that infects Australian flying foxes (fruit bats) and microbats.

DPIRD approved fluke egg sedimentation test (FEST) procedure

11 March 2015

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) approved procedure for detection of trematode eggs and Eimeria leuckarti sedimentation method (FEST) on faecal samples.

A new Department of Agriculture and Food lamb survival project, and a ramped up 100%+ Club, will provide recognition and support for sheep producers wanting to lift their outputs.

Infertility and abortion in ewes

16 June 2015

There are multiple possible causes of both infertility and abortion in ewes, but making a definitive diagnosis is often difficult. Some diseases which are exotic to Australia can cause abortions.

Top and underside view of pink ground pearls on sandy background.

Ground pearls - insect pests of lawns and turf

11 December 2013

Ground pearls are closely related to scale insects and can be serious pests of sugarcane and recreational turf.

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Post-entry plant quarantine in Western Australia

21 November 2013

Post-entry plant quarantine (PEPQ) services facilitate safe introduction of new germplasm by preventing the introduction of destructive pests and diseases of plants.

The Kununurra quarantine checkpoint, a white building alongside a large, tall, open backed shed used for inspections.

Documentation for importing pigs into Western Australia

29 November 2013

All pigs being moved into Western Australia must meet published import requirements and be accompanied by the relevant documentation.

Cattle can be affected by anthrax

Anthrax

14 September 2015

Anthrax is a bacterial disease of animals, most commonly seen in cattle, sheep and goats.

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

Plants may carry pests and diseases that pose a risk to WA

Importing plants, bulbs and cut flowers to Western Australia (including potting mix and soil)

29 April 2014

Western Australia remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.

sheep showing weight loss typical of OJD

Johne's disease (JD) in sheep: biosecurity practices and management options

9 December 2013

This webpage outlines the market impacts of a Johne’s disease (JD) diagnosis, biosecurity practices to reduce the likelihood of JD in sheep occurring on your property, the SheepMAP program, and opt

Are your livestock fit to trade

Keeping Western Australia's livestock fit to trade

10 March 2016

Western Australia has a well-deserved reputation for producing healthy livestock that are free of diseases and residues that could harm human health or damage our markets.

Dog sitting on a cushion

Importing pets to Western Australia (including cats, dog, reptiles, frogs, insects)

5 June 2014

Western Australia (WA) remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.

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Agriculture a career for everyone: High school resources

19 January 2016

The Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) supports the growth of the state's agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.   Funded by the state governmen

Fawn coloured Brahman steer facing frontwards.

Importing ruminants into Western Australia

29 November 2013

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

brown and white horse standing in a paddock

Importing equines into Western Australia

29 November 2013

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

Camel standing side on in a green paddock.

Importing camels and South American camelids into Western Australia

29 November 2013

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

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