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

Pasture condition guide for the Kimberley, Western Australia

27 March 2014

This pasture condition guide can be used from the web pages or by downloading the attached documents.
Rangeland inventory and condition survey of the Murchison River catchment and surrounds, Western Australia

31 October 2013

The Murchison River Catchment rangelands and surrounds were surveyed between 1985 and 1988.
Rangeland inventory and condition survey of the north-eastern Goldfields, Western Australia

18 November 2013

The north-eastern Goldfields rangelands were surveyed between 1988 and 1990.
Rangeland inventory and condition survey of the Pilbara region, Western Australia

11 November 2013

We surveyed the Pilbara region between 1995 and 1999.
Rangeland inventory and condition survey of the lower Murchison River area, Western Australia

15 October 2013

The lower Murchison River area rangelands were surveyed between 2002 and 2003.
Managing and buying bulls

16 December 2013

Weaning percentage and therefore conception rate, can significantly influence profitability in the breeder herd.
Climate change and broadacre livestock production

31 March 2016

Climate change will affect livestock production in the agricultural areas of Western Australia in different ways, with some regions and enterprises benefiting and some not.
Approved identifiers for livestock

15 January 2014

All livestock in Western Australia must be correctly identified according to species.
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.
Property of origin statements for Western Australia

26 June 2016

A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.