Livestock

Deniliquin sheep sets online sales record

A Deniliquin breeder set a new AuctionsPlus online sales record on May 19, selling the top-price ewe for $446. Riverina Irrigation and Pastoral principal James Sides sold 81 first-cross Border Leicester/Merino ewes, which were 13 to 15 months of...

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Controlling worms in beef cattle webinar

An Agriculture Victoria webinar will share expert advice on worm control in beef cattle. The 60-minute webinar will provide an in-depth update and discussion about the latest developments in diagnostics and worm treatment in cattle, and the...

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Controlling worms in beef cattle webinar

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Online livestock forum to provide practical research tips

Livestock producers will be able to tap into practical research to improve their production in an online forum to be hosted by the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation next month. The centre’s livestock systems research pathway leader Associate...

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General public still not allowed to attend Shepparton and Euroa livestock sales

Despite other coronavirus restrictions easing across Victoria, the general public is still not allowed to attend livestock sales at either the Shepparton or Euroa saleyards. Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McLaren said while restrictions were in...

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Applications sought for three MLA board director positions

Meat & Livestock Australia has called for applications to fill three non-executive director positions on its board. Applications for the current round close on Friday, June 12. MLA’s board currently comprises nine directors, including...

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25 May 2020

Beef Australia goes digital

Beef Australia 2021 has started its digital launch, a year out from the triennial beef industry event in Rockhampton. Beef Australia helps showcase the Australian red meat industry and facilitates new trade and export opportunities for Australian...

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25 May 2020

Sheep producers encouraged to monitor trace mineral deficiency

Sheep producers have been reminded of the potential for trace mineral deficiency diseases to affect their lambs this year. Agriculture Victoria senior veterinary officer Dr Robert Suter said early season rain should result in good pasture growth...

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18 May 2020

Ekka’s Led Steer Competition still going ahead despite show cancellation

Despite Ekka being cancelled last month due to COVID-19, the Royal Queensland Show’s Led Steer Competition will run in a modified format in 2020. This year the competition will feature all hook classes with double the prize money on offer...

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18 May 2020

Calls for calm in China beef export dispute

China has suspended beef imports from four abattoirs in NSW and Queensland, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions with Australia. Eighteen per cent of Australia’s beef production is exported to China, with exports worth more than $3 billion...

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13 May 2020

Police investigating livestock thefts

Police from the Mitchell Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating two thefts of livestock that occurred last month in the Strathbogie Police Service Area. The first theft occurred between noon on Sunday, April 19 and 9 am on Saturday...

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15 May 2020

Shepparton sheep sales held fortnightly

GV Stock Association will now hold sheep sales fortnightly at its Shepparton centre due to fewer livestock being presented for sale. The change to fortnightly sales is a first, but does not come as a surprise, as Elders agent Andrew Kyle said sheep...

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13 May 2020

Top price for Reiland Angus bulls

Beef producers chasing high growth bulls with marbling paid to a top of $28 000, setting a new record for the stud at the Reiland Angus autumn bull sale on April 22. Held on-property at Tumut by the Lucas family, the sale drew 36 registered...

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Limited sheep supply supports strong prices

Limited sheep numbers will support Australian farm gate prices despite coronavirus disruptions, according to Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Angus Gidley-Baird. Mr Gidley-Baird said sheep meat prices would remain strong, but wool prices were...

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Mountain cattlemen call for a return to traditional forest management

Returning cattle to the Alpine areas of Victoria and an increase in cool burns has been recommended by the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, as a way to reduce bushfire fuel in the High Country. MVAC made six recommendations for...

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Pork producers and Coles team up to help fight MND

Getting some pork on your fork this month could help find a cure for motor neurone disease. Aussie pork producers have teamed up with Coles to support FightMND, raising funds for MND research in Australia and overseas. Under way from now until...

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Free business help for bushfire-affected farmers

Red meat producers throughout Australia impacted by the summer’s bushfires can access support through Meat & Livestock Australia’s Back to Business program. The program allows producers in fire-affected regions to access up to three free...

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10 May 2020

Yarck workshop helps farmers manage for climate change

The value of planned grazing in helping farmers manage for climate change was the focus of a workshop held in Yarck in early March. The workshop, run by Brian Wehlburg, from Inside Outside Management, was the first in a series of four holistic...

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