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Biological control of pests
Sunday, July 18th, 2010One application of biotechnology is biological control – attempting to eradicate introduced plant or animal pests (such as prickly pear and rabbits), or to reduce the harm they do to the environment. …
Methods to control feral pests
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Many of the traditional methods used to remove or control these feral pests are not biotechnological methods. Such methods include fencing, trapping, poisoning and shooting.
You can investigate the practicality, effectiveness, cost and effect on other species of each of these methods at a number of websites. These feral animal websites make it clear that in the control of feral pests, animals …
Research on possum and bovine tuburculosis control
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 This report on research on possum and bovine tuberculosis control conducted during the year 2000/01 is the first of its type. Previously this information was contained in the Annual Report of the National Science Strategy Committee (NSSC). The NSSC now produces two reports: A Performance and Acheivements report, and a Research Report.
This research report provides a snapshot of research being …
Carp: a case study
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 Carp are extremely adaptable animals and can thrive in environments that would kill other freshwater fish. It is thought it will be impossible to totally eradicate the existing population and so, the most realistic approach is to control carp numbers.
Scientists are investigating this ‘daughterless technology’ which aims to control carp numbers through creating a fish population with many …
Mice: a case study
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Biotechnology is being used to develop a new approach to controlling mice through limiting their reproduction. The process is called immunocontraception and it involves fooling the body into thinking that certain proteins found on mouse egg cells are foreign. The body’s immune system produces antibodies that bind on to these proteins, preventing pregnancy. …
Black Rat Fact File
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Despite its name, the Black Rat is usually brown or grey. This rat was probably introduced to Sydney with the First Fleet. It has now spread throughout much of coastal Australia and is most commonly seen in urban environments, but also in undisturbed areas around the coast. …
Conservation and Land Management Training Package RTD02. Sector Booklet Part D. Sector Specific Information. Vertebrate Pest Management
Sunday, July 18th, 2010This project supported the development of nationally accredited training packages to feed into national competency standards for vertebrate pest management. …
AUSVETPLAN: Australian Veterninary Emergency Plan
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Effective responses to animal disease emergencies require planning at national, state/territory and district level, and the involvement of animal health authorities, the livestock industries and emergency management organisations. The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan, or AUSVETPLAN, is the national contingency planning framework for the management of emergency animal disease (EAD) incidents …
National Carp Task Force
Sunday, July 18th, 2010The National Carp Task force was established in 1996 as an initiative of the Murray Darling Association. The principle aim of the task force is to provide a strong focus for local government and community participation in the management and control of carp. It also seeks a co-ordinated approach to carp management and control through research, education, information and commercial opportunities. …
Science for Decision Makers: MANAGING PEST ANIMALS IN AUSTRALIA
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 Science for Decision Makers is a series published by the Bureau of Rural Sciences.
It describes the latest developments in scientific advice, assessments or tools relating to agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries, including their supporting communities.
Its purpose is to make rural science more accessible to those needing to quickly understand the benefits and implications of the …
Pests: Facts on Rats
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Rats are a major risk to the health of the community. They can assist transmission of serious diseases, including the plague, dysentery, leptospirosis and typhus fever. Their fleas, lice and ticks can also adversely affect pets and humans. …
Risk Assessments for exotic reptiles and amphibians introduced to Australia – Corn snake
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Models for assessing the risk that exotic vertebrates could establish in Australia have been developed for mammals, birds (Bomford 2003; Bomford 2006, 2008), reptiles and amphibians (Bomford 2006, 2008; Bomford et al. 2005). These Risk Assessment models have been further explored by DAFWA to confirm that they reasonably predict public safety, establishment and pest risks across a full range of …
DSS Tool Links
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 Fish Identification
Fishbase provides comprehensive species data, including information on taxonomy, geographical distribution, biometrics and morphology, behaviours and habitats, ecology and population dynamics as well as reproductive, metabolic and genetic data.
Catalogue of Fishes is the authoritative reference for taxonomic fish names, featuring a searchable on-line database. The …
DSS Tool Links
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 Fish Identification
Fishbase provides comprehensive species data, including information on taxonomy, geographical distribution, biometrics and morphology, behaviours and habitats, ecology and population dynamics as well as reproductive, metabolic and genetic data.
Catalogue of Fishes is the authoritative reference for taxonomic fish names, featuring a searchable on-line database. The …
