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Turning the Dial

7 February 2023

This industry event is dedicated to ESG, food waste and sustainable packaging innovations—supporting the WA food and beverage sector’s transition to a circular economy. 

ewe and lamb

Livestock identification and movement: sheep

26 February 2014

Identification of livestock is required by law under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 [BAM (IMSA) Regulations].

King proteas

Growing proteas

26 May 2014

Proteas are attractive shrubs originating from South Africa which can be cultivated commercially in Western Australia.

Cottony cushion scale on young citrus tree

Citrus pests, diseases and disorders

8 November 2013

Western Australia has a low prevalence of citrus pests and diseases compared to most other countries.

Chickens

Stickfast fleas: control and eradication

6 February 2014

The stickfast flea, first recorded in Western Australia (WA) at Geraldton in 1913, is now a common disease in backyard poultry flocks, especially during summer.

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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Thiamine deficiency induced polioencephomalacia (PEM) of sheep and cattle

28 November 2013

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is normally produced by bacteria in the rumen of cattle and sheep on well-balanced roughage diets.

vegetable selection

Storage of fresh fruit and vegetables

9 April 2014

The storage life of fresh fruit and vegetables varies with type, variety and pre-harvest conditions.

An unmarked lamb in the yard

Managing flystrike in sheep

29 November 2013

Flystrike is a significant health and welfare risk to Australian sheep and costs $280 million annually.

Blood smear technique

Blood smear technique for veterinarians

26 February 2015

Below is a step-by-step guide for veterinarians produced by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia for performing blood smears for diagnostic use.

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