August 4, 2014

The importance of livestock biosecurity is being highlighted by the Department of Agriculture and Food at this year’s Dowerin Machinery Field Days. The department will have an on-farm food safety trail to remind livestock producers about potential on-farm risks so they can safeguard animals from harmful residues. Department veterinary officer Skye Badger said keeping livestock free of harmful residues was critical to maintaining WA’s access to domestic and international markets. “Active membership of Australia’s on-farm