Spring

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Growers have eroded their ryegrass seedbanks by 99.3% from an average of 183 ryegrass/m² in 2001 to 1.29 ryegrass/m² in 2018 across the 27 focus paddocks. These growers had already eroded their ryegrass seedbanks by 89% in the first five years of this study.

This page hosts the 2018 frost trial information, handy project resources and the frost severity maps (from August).

Thanks to the eConnected Grower Group representatives who attended our successful Getting Value from Farm Data Networks forum, in late 2017.

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. Correct sampling will increase the likelihood of a definitive diagnosis.

The Veterinary sample packaging guide was developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Western Australia, to assist veterinarians to package biological samples appropriately for laboratory submission.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) maintains animal health surveillance and disease control programs to support Western Australia's high animal health status. These programs rely on the ongoing support and engagement of producers and private vets. 

The following procedure is designed to aid veterinarians when taking histopathology samples for livestock post-mortems. A printable PDF version is available for download on the right hand side of the page.

Managing farm biosecurity following a fire, flood or dry season is a balance of caring for livestock and paddocks while limiting the introduction of new pests, diseases or weeds onto the property.