White spot disease is a highly contagious viral infection that affects all crustaceans.
Western Australia is free of some diseases that are endemic to other areas in Australia. Exporting producers and veterinarians are required to make declarations on the disease status of livestock being imported into WA and the pre- and post-entry testing and treatment protocols.
A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.
Four years of research by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) has laid the foundation for growth of new irrigated industries and development in the La Grange area, south of Broome.
Western Australia's climate has changed over the last century, particularly over the last 50 years. Average temperature has risen about 1°C. Rainfall has increased over the north and interior, declined along the west coast, and declined by about 20% over the lower south-west.
Western Australia has a well-deserved reputation for producing healthy livestock that are free of diseases and residues that could harm human health or damage our markets.
In general, as long as nitrogen is applied within eight weeks of sowing, there is no yield penalty.
Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an increasing range of infections in humans and animals caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Western Australia has a mandatory livestock ownership, identification and movement system.
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.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease of animals, most commonly seen in cattle, sheep and goats. Anthrax is usually transmitted by feed and water contaminated with spores, which can last in soil for many years.
