Biosecurity

Biosecurity is fundamental for safeguarding our valuable agricultural resources against the threat and impacts of pests, weeds and diseases (pests).

Biosecurity is the management of the risk of animal and plant pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Western Australia, to protect our economy, environment and the community.

To protect Western Australian agricultural industries from pests the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia:

Works with stakeholders to identify and manage biosecurity risks.
Develops legislation.
Establishes import controls.
Conducts inspections.
Provides quarantine services as required.

To find out more about what we do to protect agricultural production and export opportunities within the State please search our website.

Articles

Newcastle disease sample collection - Western Australia

12 May 2014

The sampling method for events meeting the case definition of Newcastle disease are outlined below.
Scrapie

10 July 2014

Australia is free of scrapie, which is a fatal, progressive, degenerative disease of the central nervous system of sheep and goats.
A standard approach to poultry disease investigation

22 June 2015

This resource is a guide for veterinarians when investigating disease in poultry.
Reportable animal diseases

16 January 2014

Early recognition of disease is one of the most important factors influencing the control of disease and the reduction of its impact on industry and the community.
Preventing antimicrobial resistance

10 November 2015

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an increasing range of infections in humans and animals caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Ovine campylobacteriosis (formerly ovine vibriosis)

8 August 2014

Ovine campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease of breeding ewes causing abortion in late pregnancy. It is caused by the bacteria Campylobacter fetus ssp. fetus.
Keeping horses healthy: a biosecurity checklist for horse owners, trainers and service providers

12 December 2013

The Western Australian horse industry is committed to helping owners keep their horses and properties disease-free through the adoption of effective biosecurity measures.
Screw worm fly

3 August 2015

Screw worm fly is considered the most serious exotic pest threatening Australia's livestock industries and could cost up to $500 million a year in lost production and control measures if it entered
Biosecurity guidelines for bird events in Western Australia

13 May 2014

These biosecurity guidelines for bird events are designed to assist event organisers and participants to manage the risk of disease spread among birds at shows, sales, displays, competitions and ra
Salmonellosis of sheep

13 December 2013

Salmonellosis of sheep is an infectious bacterial disease causing illness and death. It results from proliferation of salmonella bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and other organs.