Pest animals
Wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs, rabbits and deer are some of the key pest animals that affect the businesses of woolgrowers. Find more information and advice about these pests, management practices and eradication options.
Resources
Wild Dogs, Foxes and Pigs
Wild Dogs, Foxes & Pigs are all major threats to the Australian Wool Industry. Find out how AWI is helping to prevent attacks and sheep loss.
Wild Dog Exclusion Fencing
Well designed and constructed exclusion fences have been very effective at preventing wild dogs from entering properties, resulting in increased productivity and ability to run sheep without attack.
Rabbits
European rabbits are Australia’s most widespread and destructive environmental and agricultural vertebrate pest.
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Wild dog exclusion fencing: a practical guide for woolgrowers
Wild dog exclusion fencing: A practical guide for woolgrowers
Well designed and constructed exclusion fences have been very effective at preventing wild dogs from entering properties, resulting in increased productivity and ability to run sheep without attack.
AWI has produced a 36-page practical guide (PDF 7MB) for woolgrowers that gives an overview of many types of exclusion fences that are being used successfully by Australian woolgrowers to protect their sheep, and also control total grazing pressure.
Tools
pestSMART
pestSMART provides best practice information on how to plan, manage and improve pest animal control programs in Australia.
feralSCAN
feralSCAN - Providing a community pest animal recording and management tool.
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Video Resources
AWI Extension NSW Webinar - Feral Pig Control
