With summer approaching, producers are encouraged to start checking their sheep and goats for signs of virulent footrot. (more…)
Tag: livestock
WA beef industry research to map carbon footprint
Results from a ground-breaking research project aimed at significantly improving the carbon footprint of Western Australia’s beef industry will be used to help all producers and stakeholders stay ahead of consumers’ expectations. (more…)
Reminder to test pasture and hay for annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT)
Owners are reminded to have pasture and hay tested and to monitor stock daily to prevent annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) in horses and livestock. (more…)
Take action to head off flystrike risks
Sheep producers have been reminded to monitor their flocks for signs of flystrike and to take immediate action to protect the welfare of their animals and flock profitability. (more…)
Monitoring wild dog and wildlife interactions in WA cluster fencing cells
Wild dogs are controlled on most Australian rangelands to mitigate their impact on livestock losses and the threat they pose to the profits of pastoralists. (more…)
Boost to shearing industry capacity
The WA Government will hold two shearing training camps over the next two months to help fill labour shortages in the shearing industry and support Aboriginal employment. (more…)