Beef cattle

The Western Australian beef herd consists of approximately two million head, half of which free range on extensive pastoral stations in the northern rangelands while the remainder roam the lush pastures of the agricultural region of the south and south-west of the state.

In 2011/12 the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated the gross value of beef production in WA at $517 million. The state exported some 220 000 live cattle valued at $154 million in addition to 99 000 tonnes of boxed beef products worth $68 million in 2012.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's current focus is on new and diversified market opportunities for WA live cattle exports and beef products. The department provides support to develop enduring supply chain relationships through effective communication, business model change and market development.

Articles

Managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards

12 May 2022

This webpage assists a person responsible for animals in meeting their animal welfare obligations when managing heat load and heat stress in sheep and cattle at saleyards.
State Barrier Fence R4R projects

11 December 2013

Big improvements in wild dog management and agricultural pest animal control resulted from funding through the WA Government's Royalties for Regions program.
State Barrier Fence overview

16 January 2014

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) provides the authority for regulations to be made for the erection and maintenance of barrier fences as a means of controlling
Johne’s disease (cattle strain) cattle import conditions for Western Australia - from 1 July 2021

5 March 2021

The following import conditions for entry of cattle into Western Australia will apply from 1 July 2021.
Managing blue-green algae on farms in Western Australia

2 December 2014

Blue-green algae are a group of algae including Nodularia spumigena, Microcystis aeruginosa and Anabaena circinalis.
Northern Beef Development

20 August 2014

The Northern Beef Development program aims to support the Western Australian northern beef industry to become more profitable, resilient, and sustainable.
Livestock ownership, identification and movement in Western Australia

5 December 2013

Western Australia has a mandatory livestock ownership, identification and movement system.
Registering as an owner of stock or as a beekeeper

16 December 2013

All livestock owners and beekeepers within Western Australia must be registered and their stock identified in accordance with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement
State Barrier Fence effectiveness surveys

17 January 2014

A grower suvey and benefit cost analysis on the State Barrier Fence has demonstrated the positive impact the fence is having on wild dog management.
State Barrier Fence Esperance extension update

8 January 2014

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has commenced the extension of the State Barrier Fence eastwards from its current termination point near Ravensthorpe, extendin