Livestock & animals

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supply chain support, research and development and rigorous biosecurity systems underpin the economic success of Western Australia’s livestock industries. In 2011/12, the WA livestock industries contributed 26% of the state’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, worth approximately $2 billion at the farm gate.

WA is a world leader in live exports, super fine wool production and dryland sheep and grain systems. Both cattle and sheep systems are focused on export markets to Asia and the Middle East. WA also has innovative, world-class integrated dairy and pork industries meeting local and South East Asian demand for safe, fresh milk and pork. The WA poultry industry is growing strongly as a result of increasing domestic consumption.

Global demand for high-quality, safe animal protein and products produced according to high animal welfare standards will continue to rise in coming years. Increasingly DAFWA will partner with industry -- locally, nationally and internationally -- in transformational business projects to capitalise on this demand.

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  • Register as an owner of livestock, identify your livestock correctly

    Livestock ownership, identification and movement in Western Australia

    5 December 2013

    Western Australia has a mandatory livestock ownership, identification and movement system.

  • The Central Northern Wheatbelt agricultural soil zone was assessed as having an unacceptable hazard of wind erosion in 2011.

    Wind erosion control after fire in Western Australia

    12 February 2015

    Wind and water erosion risk is increased where fire removes groundcover and some seed reserves.

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    Carbon Life Cycle Analysis for the Western Australian beef industry

    25 March 2021

    In support of the State Government’s commitment to reducing industry emissions and mitigating climate change, DPIRD commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) for beef production in Western Austral

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    Farm Debt Mediation Scheme WA

    19 February 2015

    The Farm Debt Mediation Scheme in Western Australia is available to assist farm and pastoral businesses and financial institutions resolve disputes about business financial arrangements.

  • Beekeeper inspecting frame of developing bees

    Reporting bee pests and surveillance

    8 March 2023

    Beekeepers in Western Australia are encouraged to regularly check their hives for pests and diseases and report their findings.

  • A grey and chestnut horse standing side by side in a green paddock.

    Resources

    4 November 2019

    A number of tools and resources are available for owners and carers of animals, community groups and Local Governments, to help prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies that may impact

  • To hold or sell breeding cattle in the rangelands

    5 September 2017

    In a dry season where feed, water and finances are limited, removing less productive animals as soon as possible is a good option.

  • A convoy of utes driving down a gravel road, with pasture on both sides.

    Climate Resilience

    23 December 2021

    Climate change is a pressing global issue that creates both challenges and opportunities for Western Australia.

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    Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)

    10 January 2014

    A number of Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) staff members work with live animals for scientific research demonstration and training. 

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    Confined paddock feeding and feedlotting of sheep

    15 November 2013

    Confinement feeding (also referred to as lot feeding or feedlotting) is an intensive feeding system in a confined area where all, or the majority of, feed and water is supplied to the contained anima

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