Another successful pest forum for the southwest

Events |14 August 2025

This year's Southwest Vertebrate Management Forum was an extremely collaborative event, held over two days in July in the Murray Shire.  Representatives from many government bodies, as well as local landholders and pest control professionals, came along to participate.  Speakers covered topics including feral pig spread and behaviour, fox and pig parasites, the results from the PHBG rabbit blood drive in summer, deer control, how to manage social media and much more.

Highlights

• 11 presenters, both local and interstate

• More than 50 registrations

• 100% of attendees indicated they'd be interested in future forums

• 97% of attendees found the information useful and relevant

• The take-home resources were very popular

• 12 government or not-for-profits attended.

Feedback

“This was a fabulous event, I learnt a lot. It was great to talk to people who are facing the same challenges.”

“It was awesome and informative, Thankyou!”

“Excellent presenters and very professionally delivered in an informal setting."

Thank you

We would not have been able to hold this event without the support of our stakeholders. PHBG thanks those offered their expertise and time to speak, and all who attended - you are what makes this event a success!