University of Adelaide researchers have shown that it may be possible to eradicate populations of invasive pest animals through the inheritance of a negative gene – a technique known as gene drive. (more…)
Tag: biosecurity
Keeping pests at bay the hi-tech way
With pest animals estimated to cost the Australian economy up to $1 billion a year, CSIRO scientists have developed a humane new technology that could help save Australian farmers’ crops and livelihoods. (more…)
Sign-up now as a citizen scientist to support biosecurity
The WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Agriculture and Food) is encouraging participation in National Science Week, hosting the second annual Pantry Blitz. (more…)
1000+ reasons for WA’s high animal health status
Western Australian producers have again provided evidence of the State’s excellent livestock health status with producers making more than 1000 calls to a vet to investigate and submit laboratory samples when animals showed signs of illness in 2016/17. (more…)
Invasive ant battle goes national
Exotic invasive ants, including the dreaded red imported fire ant, are looming as the next major battleground in the fight against invasive species. (more…)
Managing the myrtle rust menace
Plant Biosecurity CRC research is helping the Australian lemon myrtle industry with management strategies to reduce production losses from myrtle rust, an industry which has been hard hit since the introduction of the disease in 2010. (more…)