The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) says biosecurity will be the major focus of its display at the Wagin Woolorama on Friday and Saturday (5-6 March).
Veterinarian at the DPIRD, Anna Erickson (pictured right, with colleague Kristine Rayner) said veterinarians and biosecurity officers would be on hand to help livestock owners with questions about livestock health, preventing common and exotic diseases, safe animal feed and stock identification and traceability.
“Visitors to the display will have access to expert advice and resources to assist in improving the biosecurity of their farm business in order to protect their markets into the future,” Dr Erickson said.
“Whether it is ensuring that your livestock are safe from exotic disease threats, such as African swine fever, learning how to protect them from lead poisoning, or checking your registration as a livestock owner is current, the DPIRD can assist,” she said.
She said producers could also pick up information about the subsidies available to support producers who call a vet to investigate unusual livestock disease signs or high mortalities.
“These veterinary investigations provide proof of Australia’s freedom from specific livestock diseases and support our export markets,” Dr Erickson said.
She said the Department’s Footrot Control Program staff and a representative of the Sheep and Goats Industry Funding Scheme Management Committee would also be available to discuss the latest information with visitors.
“While in the DPIRD shed, livestock owners could also hear the latest updates on work under way for the Department’s Katanning Research Facility to become carbon-neutral by 2030,” Dr Erickson said.
