Ovine Observer Issue number 87 January 2020
This edition includes articles on:
Pregnancy Scanning Benchmarks Tool
Using non-invasive microwave to measure fat depth on lamb carcasses
Stress and reproductive hormones are imprinted in sheep wool
Have you seen sub clover red leaf syndrome in your pastures?
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Whether you are a bushwalker, mountain bike rider, camper, fisher or rock climber, we all have a role to play in protecting Australia’s animals and regional industries from serious diseases.
2019 has been a difficult season for many throughout Western Australia with variable rainfall impacting on production and profitability.
A range of services are in place to support farmers and pastoralists experiencing hardship, as a result of seasonal and financial pressures.
African swine fever is a highly contagious virus that causes high death rates in pigs.
Selling or changing breeding numbers can have a profound impact on the on-going structure of the flock. It is important to determine the changes to the flock over many years to understand the impact of those decisions. The sheep flock structure tool allows producers to model the impact of retai
This webpage features historical frost and heat maps for the South West Land Division.
Historical rainfall decile maps for the South West Land Division (SWLD) are provided using the baseline period 1975 to 2023.
Western Australian producers can access a variety of subsidies for disease investigations in livestock that will minimise the cost of calling a vet and maximise the benefits. These subsidies are designed to support Western Australia's market access and food safety.
Registration of owners and identification of livestock in Western Australia is required by law under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 [BAM (IMSA) regulations].
