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Midlands Biosecurity Group

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25.01.2022 Any suspicious plants should be reported using the MyPestGuide Reporter app or the Pest and Disease Information Service on 9368 3080 or [email protected].

24.01.2022 Working dogs are the backbone of many livestock businesses so it makes sense, they are producers’ top priority when planning feral predator control programs. Understanding this, the National Wild Dog Action Plan (NWDAP) and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) have joined forces with industry partners Wool Producers Australia, Sheep Producers Australia, Animal Health Australia and NSW Local Land Services, to create this new video ‘Using Muzzles for Working Dog Safety’

24.01.2022 Not a member yet? Join for FREE today! Be the first to know about upcoming activities such as bait rack days, access to a local LPMTs, access to baits and more.

24.01.2022 The latest MBG Biosecurity Bites is out now! In this edition, you can read about: - Rabbits: why we have a unique opportunity right now - MBG Annual General Meeting summary - Watch: Choosing feral pig baiting sites Read today via:... https://mailchi.mp/31427557797d/mbg-enews-5146173 See more

23.01.2022 The latest edition of our newsletter, Biosecurity Bites, is out now! You'll find info about: - Feral Pest Activity Update - Rabbit control - Canid Pest Ejectors for fox and wild dog control - And get to know your doggers!... Have a read here: https://mailchi.mp/b60e5584/mbg-newsletter-may-2020-4096961

22.01.2022 "What has to be remembered is that not only is the welfare of stock being put at risk, it's the livelihood of the landowners" Sheep and goat producers in the Morawa area are ropeable after an 11km stretch of the State Barrier Fence was removed by government funded contractors, leaving a gaping hole for wild dogs to run wild on their properties.

20.01.2022 Have you met our LPMT, Andy Lockey? Andy is passionate about protecting native wildlife and farming operations from feral pests like wild dogs. "Wild dogs are gradually moving into areas where they have been absent for many years, which will have a major effect on livestock, farmers and their families. Combine this with the impact red foxes have on lambingsome farmers will simply be forced to leave the industry," Andy is working within the shires of Gingin, Victora Plains an...d Chittering. If you see a wild dog or lose stock to a suspected attack, call us on 9651 4008 or report on https://www.feralscan.org.au/.

19.01.2022 Don't forget our AGM is this Friday! Are you a member? You have the opportunity to elect the group's inaugural Board of Management! Not a member but would like to be? Follow the link below and fill out the online form to sign up! https://airtable.com/shrXOtBfOSdfUyrlo

15.01.2022 Have you listened to our episode of Paddock Chat? Jim Miller (DPIRD) and and MBG coordinator Chris O’Callaghan caught up with the WMG to talk dog control for farmers in the region. Check it out on Spotify or iTunes!

15.01.2022 We now have a website! Have any questions about what we do, or how you can help to better control pests in the Midlands region? Visit https://mbg.org.au today!

11.01.2022 Check out the April edition of the MBG newsletter featuring: - Feral Pest Activity Update - Baiting information for landholders - Are dogs and foxes reducing your lambing percentages?... Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b5b1dae/mbg-newsletter-april2020-4090265 Picture: Wild dog caught on camera west of Coomberdale recently

10.01.2022 Wild dogs are active in the Midlands region! Report any sightings or stock losses via https://feralscan.org.au or call us on 9651 4008 and we will direct you to your local Licensed Pest Management Techinician (LPMT).

09.01.2022 The inaugural Midlands Biosecurity Group AGM is this October! If you're interested in our activities, want to have your say about group priorities or just want to get involved - head to the Coorow Hall on the 15th of October. Please RSVP to [email protected] for catering purposes.

08.01.2022 Get to know your dogger! Check out our Q&A with Paul Pitaro, the MBG's Licensed Pest Management Technician (LPMT) covering the Shires of Mingenew, Irwin, Three Springs and Carnamah.

08.01.2022 The Midlands Biosecurity Group AGM will commence at 11am on Friday 6 December 2019 at the Coorow Town Hall to elect the Board of Management. This AGM is open to the community so come along if you're interested in finding out more about the group's current and future activities!

06.01.2022 In Australia, the veterinary community believes the virus could be spread widely by feral pigs if the disease got past border control.

06.01.2022 RABBIT CONTROL: Baiting is recommended during late summer/early autumn when alternative feed is scarce and rabbits are under stress.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the MBG's inaugural Board of Management! The group elected the official board members at today's Annual General Meeting held in Coorow. Want to become a member? Follow the link and stay up-to-date! https://airtable.com/shrXOtBfOSdfUyrlo

04.01.2022 Are you heading to next week's West Midlands Group Sheep Day? We'll be there to give the region's producers an update on feral pest activity and what the MBG has been doing to help landholders to control those pests. See you there!

01.01.2022 You can listen to our very own Chris O'Callaghan and DPIRD's wild dog expert, Jim Miller on the first episode of a brand new podcast created by the West Midlands Group. Have a listen today! https://linktr.ee/westmidlandsgroup

01.01.2022 The latest MBG Biosecurity Bites is out now! In the August E-Newsletter, you'll find the latest on: - Want to host a bait day? Let us know! - Feral pest activity update - MBG Board Nominations are open - Research finds feral cats are NOT suppressed by wild dogs... Check you email inbox today! Not receiving the newsletter? Become a member! Sign up for free via: https://airtable.com/shrXOtBfOSdfUyrlo

01.01.2022 Wild dogs and feral pigs could be utilizing your land before you know it! Free management workshop on 22 October in Gingin. See flyer for more info and contact Meja Aldrich if you're interested!