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Emu | FF0030 |
Ian Temby, Flora and Fauna Branch
June, 2003 |  |
Problem
Grazing and trampling crops. Breaking fences.
Background
In northwestern Victoria and in parts of Gippsland, Emus congregate in flocks of up to 200 birds, which are capable of causing severe damage to fences and to cereal crops. During drought conditions, Emus may cross the Murray River into northwest Victoria from NSW, seeking food. Normal stock fences appear to be of little value in excluding these birds. There is some evidence that sloping electric fences may be effective barriers.
On most properties, and when not disturbed, Emus cause little or no damage.
Solution
- Investigate the economics of installing a sloping electric fence to exclude the birds.
- Harass emus by frequent, irregular patrolling, using Bird Frite cartridges and shotgun or rifle fire.
- Destroy emus under the conditions of an Authority to Control Wildlife issued by DSE. Application forms are available from the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
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