Publication Date
2007
Publisher
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Farmnote 34/2003 - Guide to safe use of strychnine poison for emu control included.
Strychnine is a highly poisonous substance that is used in Western Australia for the control of Wild Dogs and Emus. Its use is restricted by law.
This manual outlines your roles and responsibilities in regard to Strychnine use for emu control. In particular this manual outlines the essential information you need to know in regard to:
- The legislative requirements for Strychnine control in Western Australia
- The properties and mode of action of Strychnine
- How to apply to have a strychnine emu baiting program carried out on your property
- The procedures and notification required to carry out a control program using Strychnine
- How to identify signs of poisoning and effect appropriate first aid treatment
- Your responsibilities for notifying DAFWA and the Police of any accidents or incidents
- Methods for evaluating the success of a baiting program
Before you will be given approval to have a Strychnine baiting program carried out on your property for emu control, you must demonstrate to your Biosecurity Officer that you understand and can carry out your responsibilities safely.
You can demonstrate your knowledge by completing a short, open-book assessment provided by your Biosecurity Officer. The assessment questions will be based on the information contained in this manual.
Number of Pages
26
Keywords
Emu, Emu control, Strychnine, Poison, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agriculture | Animal Sciences | Biosecurity | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Toxicology
Recommended Citation
Donovan, R,
and
Goodall, D.
(2007), Landholder information for the safe use and management of Strychnine for emu control. Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_publishedrpts/76
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