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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.

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Arthritis in sheep

29 November 2013

Arthritis means inflammation in one or more joints. In sheep, it is usually the result of bacterial infection.

Sheep with photosensitisation; exposed raw tissue on the face and muzzle

Photosensitisation in livestock

11 December 2013

Photosensitisation is inflammation of the skin, and occasionally the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye.

Trail feeding of ewes in late summer on dry pasture.

Pulpy kidney (enterotoxaemia) of sheep

12 December 2013

Pulpy kidney (enterotoxaemia) is a disease of sheep, goats and cattle.

Cow and sheep grazing in paddock

Reportable animal diseases

16 January 2014

Early recognition of disease is one of the most important factors influencing the control of disease and the reduction of its impact on industry and the community.

Ovine campylobacteriosis (formerly ovine vibriosis)

8 August 2014

Ovine campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease of breeding ewes causing abortion in late pregnancy. It is caused by the bacteria Campylobacter fetus ssp. fetus.

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

Chickens drinking

Newcastle disease

12 May 2014

Newcastle disease is a severe viral disease of poultry and other birds.

Sheep and lambs in a field

Pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia of ewes

12 December 2013

Pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia affect lambing ewe flocks and have similar signs but different causes.

The sheep on the left has cobalt deficiency. The one on the right has been treated.

Cobalt deficiency in sheep and cattle

22 July 2014

All ruminants (including sheep, cattle and goats) require cobalt in their diet for the synthesis of vitamin B12.

Cattle in paddock

Copper deficiency in sheep and cattle

22 July 2014

Copper is an essential trace element for animals needed for body, bone and wool growth, pigmentation, healthy nerve fibres and white blood cell function.

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Preventing calf scours in beef herds

28 November 2013

‘Calf scours’ is when young calves develop diarrhoea and become dehydrated. The scour can be white, yellow, grey or blood-stained, and is often foul-smelling.

Sheep drinking at a dam

Preventing salt poisoning of livestock

2 December 2014

This page describes the causes and signs of salt poisoning of livestock as well as how to treat and prevent the condition.

Green iceplant in winter

Slender iceplant poisoning in sheep

4 December 2014

Slender iceplant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum, is a small, succulent, winter-growing annual weed, most common in the eastern Wheatbelt.

Dairy cattle grazing in paddock

Selenium deficiency in cattle

25 March 2015

Selenium (Se) is now recognised as an essential trace element for ruminants.

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

Drenching weaner Merino sheep with a drenching gun.

Selenium and/or vitamin E deficiencies in sheep

13 December 2013

Selenium and vitamin E are essential in sheep diets, and work together to prevent and repair cell damage in the body.

Sheep drinking at a dam

Water quality for livestock

3 December 2014

Measure water quality and quantity to effectively plan and monitor water supplies for livestock.

Bovine anaemia and Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) surveillance program

Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) surveillance program

10 March 2017

There are many causes of anaemia, jaundice and abortion in cattle, including bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG).

Sheep drinking at a dam

Managing blue-green algae on farms in Western Australia

2 December 2014

Blue-green algae are a group of algae including Nodularia spumigena, Microcystis aeruginosa and Anabaena circinalis.

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