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North Queensland Register: Maremmas keep wild dogs away

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http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/news/agriculture/livestock/sheep/maremmas-keep-wild-dogs-away/2620446.aspx
A study conducted by Biosecurity Queensland has found how guardian dogs prevent wild dog attacks. Unexpectedly, the findings showed that the Maremmas did not patrol the paddock keeping wild dogs out instead, they stayed close to the sheep as a protector. (Friday, 24/08/2012)

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Science Network WA News: Guardian dogs successful in predation prevention on livestock

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/agriculture/item/1658-guardian-dogs-successful-in-predation-prevention-on-livestock
Livestock guardian dogs (LGD’s) provide a way for farmers to protect their stock against predators and new research shows their effectiveness on Australian properties. (Thursday, 30/8/2012)

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North Queensland Register: Wild dogs cost $30m

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http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/news/agriculture/livestock/beef-cattle/wild-dogs-cost-30m/2619303.aspx
Scott Middleton of the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry told graziers at the Beef2U field day that it is conservatively estimated that wild dogs cost the state of Queensland upwards of $30 million per year through lost production. (Monday, 20/08/2012)

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Science Network WA News: New version of rabbit disease may help reduce numbers

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/agriculture/item/1603-new-version-of-rabbit-disease-may-help-reduce-numbers
In a continuing bid to control the problematic rabbit population a new freeze-dried version of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) bait—also known as Rabbit Calicivirus Disease—is set to be released by June 2013, according to developers the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). (Friday, 03/08/2012)

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Combining Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Knowledge to Assess and Manage Feral Water Buffalo Impacts on Perennial Freshwater Springs of the Aboriginal-Owned Arnhem Plateau, Australia

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Ens E, Cooke P, Nadjamerrek R, Namundja S, Garlngarr V and Yibarbuk D
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Environmental Management
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http://www.landmanager.org.au/sites/default/files/downloads/Ens%20et%20al%20Env%20Magt%202010_0.pdf

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Science Network WA News: Genetic tagging proves effectiveness of fox control

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http://www.snwa.net.au/topics/environment-a-conservation/item/1592-genetic-tagging-proves-effectiveness-of-fox-control?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
Poison baiting programs are highly effective for reducing populations of the red fox, according to a new study by UWA, DEC and the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. (Monday, 30/07/2012)

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Farm Weekly: 1080 training tool now online

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http://www.farmweekly.com.au/news/agriculture/agribusiness/general-news/1080-training-tool-now-online/2615739.aspx
The Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) has launched a new online 1080 training tool. The course provides an easily-accessible training option for landholders, managers or workers wanting to handle 1080 baits on their property. (Friday, 27/07/2012)

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Invasive Animals CRC media release: Renewed multi-million dollar solutions to pest animal problems

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http://www.invasiveanimals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MRNewCRC_30July2012.pdf?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
Impacts of pest animals in reducing agricultural productivity, amenity of urban areas and increasing environmental damage to biodiversity cost Australia some $1 billion each year. To address this national challenge, the Invasive Animals CRC has embarked on a new $72 million 26-partner research collaboration, with Commonwealth CRC Program and other Participant funding to 2017. (Monday, 30/07/2012)

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Seven News Report: The land that time forgot

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http://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/article/-/14375532/the-land-that-time-forgot/?utm_source=Invasive+Animals+CRC+subscriber+list&utm_campaign=6ddc7afdd9-Feral_Flyer_subscriptions8_2_2012&utm_medium=email
This news report, on the Seven News site, tells of the work carried out by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy to conserve native mammal species on the Artesian range in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. (Sunday, 29/07/2012)

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USA Feral pig information: Feral Hogs

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http://www.extension.org/feral_hogs
This website contains information on feral hogs in the USA including management and control methods, hog biology and links to further information.

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