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 Western Australia 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 Agriculture and Food, Western Australia’s (DAFWA) current focus is on new and diversified market opportunities for Western Australian live cattle exports and beef products. DAFWA provides support to develop enduring supply chain relationships through effective communication, business model change and market development.

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Border controls for Johne's disease susceptible stock entering Western Australia from 1 July 2017

28 June 2017

The border controls outlined below for Johne’s disease (JD) susceptible stock entering Western Australia will be implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) on
Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) and what it means for WA producers

25 July 2017

This web page provides a summary of the key points about how the Johne's Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) applies to Western Australian cattle producers.
Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) surveillance program

11 May 2017

There are many causes of anaemia, jaundice and abortion in cattle, including bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG).
Live Animal Export Property of Origin Statements

3 August 2017

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

12 September 2017

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.
Brucellosis in animals

28 July 2016

Brucellosis is an economically important bacterial disease of animals that can also affect people.
The Western Australian beef industry

19 June 2017

Western Australia (WA) has many competitive advantages as a location for beef production, processing and export to target markets.
Post-entry requirements for imported livestock

21 September 2017

All livestock entering Western Australia are legally required to comply with the state's conditions of entry. Some stock are required undergo post-entry treatments, testing or inspections.
Anthrax

2 August 2016

Anthrax is a bacterial disease of animals, most commonly seen in cattle, sheep and goats.
Northern Beef Futures

13 September 2017

The Department of Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development's Northern Beef Futures (NBF) project is supported by the State Government's Royalties for Regions program, to transform We