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Powdery mildew of grapevines in Western Australia

10 January 2014

Powdery mildew is the most persistent fungal problem of grapes in WA and one of the most widespread fungal diseases of grapevines in the world.

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Slime moulds

6 May 2014

During autumn and spring, yellow, grey or brown masses of slimy, frothy, or powdery material may suddenly appear on lawns, mulch, and low-growing plants.

pigs

Pig feed: what you can and can’t feed pigs (swill or prohibited pig feed)

27 November 2013

It is illegal to feed meat, meat products and food that has been in contact with meat to pigs in Australia.

Red fox

Red fox

11 December 2013

This article provides information on the red fox in Western Australia (WA).

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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Table grape growing, non commercial

26 February 2014

This article outlines the non commercial growing of table grapes.

King proteas

Growing proteas

26 May 2014

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

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.

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The Western Australian beef industry

2 September 2015

Western Australia (WA) has many competitive advantages as a location for beef production, processing and export to target markets.

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Arthritis in sheep

29 November 2013

Arthritis means inflammation in one or more joints. In sheep, it is usually the result of bacterial infection.

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