Wheatbelt

Ovine Observer Issue number # 94 December 2021

In this issue:

1. Proximity sensors provide an effective, accurate and cheap alternative for measuring dam pedigree of lambs in Australian sheep flocks

2. DXA calibration at WAMMCO, Katanning

3. WA NLIS Sheep and Goat advisory group established

4. Optional sheep...

Seasonal Climate Outlook December 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for summer, December 2021 to February 2022 is indicating mixed chances of exceeding median rainfall for the South West Land Division (SWLD).

From 1 January 2022, earmarking of sheep and earmarking and/or branding of cattle (including buffalo) will be optional.

Natural sequence farming (NSF) is an approach developed by Peter Andrews on his property – Tarwyn Park in New South Wales – for restoring degraded land .

Agricultural practices and farming systems produce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. These emissions are mainly in the forms of methane and nitrous oxides.

The crop sowing guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in Western Australia.

Seasonal Climate Outlook November 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for November 2021 to January 2022 is indicating less than 40 per cent (%) chance of exceeding median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD).

WA Livestock Disease Outlook for vets - November 2021

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular livestock diseases. The WA Livestock Disease Outlook summarises recent significant disease...

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers November 2021

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular livestock diseases. The WA livestock disease outlook – for producers summarises recent significant disease investigations by Department of Primary...

These frequently asked questions provide information on the regulation and management of Johne's disease (JD) in cattle in Western Australia.

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