Livestock

New outbreak of avian influenza

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that there has been a second egg farm in Victoria impacted by avian influenza. The farm, which has not been identified, has been quarantined and movement controls have been introduced to prevent further spread, the...

Geoff Adams

Yea buyers purchase top-priced bull for $108,000

The owner and farm manager of a Yea stud have purchased a bull for $108,000 as part of a record sale for a northern NSW Angus stud. Held on July 30, Texas Angus, at Warialda, sold a complete clearance of 155 bulls to buyers from Queensland, Western...

Rodney Woods

Protect livestock from enterotoxaemia this spring

Spring is approaching. Unfortunately, spring-like conditions can sometimes result in livestock health issues. With abundant spring growth, losses due to enterotoxaemia may be more likely. Enterotoxaemia is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium...

Jamie Salter

Protect livestock from enterotoxaemia this spring

Spring is approaching. Unfortunately, spring-like conditions can sometimes result in livestock health issues. With abundant spring growth, losses due to enterotoxaemia may be more likely. Enterotoxaemia is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium...

Jamie Salter

Farm lobby group resists attempts to ban mulesing in NSW

NSW Farmers is resisting a push to ban mulesing and to mandate pain relief for other routine animal husbandry procedures. The Animal Justice Party bill was introduced to NSW State Parliament late last year and a parliamentary hearing will be held on...

Jamie Salter

Graham Centre takes its forum online for first time

For the first time in 12 years, the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation hosted its annual Livestock Forum online. Livestock producers, consultants and researchers from across the country joined the forum on July 31 to hear from key speakers in...

Jamie Salter

Federal Government invests in new Q fever vaccine trial

A new and improved Q fever vaccine is progressing to pre-clinical trials following a $1.87 million injection from the Federal Government. Announcing the investment, Federal Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton labelled Q fever a major issue...

Rodney Woods

Traits explained for beef and sheep producers

Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a range of new resources to help commercial beef and sheep producers target specific traits when buying livestock. New videos explaining some of the most popular traits for cattle and sheep are now live on...

Jamie Salter

Naring Piggery plan withdrawn

The planning permit for a proposed new 5000-head piggery at Naring has been withdrawn. The permit was originally lodged with Moira Shire for Western Plains Pork, a Ballarat-based company, wanting to develop the outdoor grower piggery. Moira Shire...

Geoff Adams

Pressure placed on northern Victorian meat producers

With the coronavirus pandemic closing down Melbourne abattoirs, northern Victorian meat producers are being forced to send their produce as far as South Australia. VFF Pig Group president Tim Kingma said local producers were having to send their...

Jamie Salter

Animal welfare webinar for farmers

Farmers will benefit from an animal health and nutrition webinar to be held next week. Agriculture Victoria district veterinarian Jeff Cave and sheep industry development officer Nick Linden will present the webinar on Thursday, August 13 from...

Jamie Salter

United Nations anti-meat campaign disappoints Australia

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has welcomed a decision by the United Nations to end a campaign claiming the meat industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the oil industry. The campaign was launched by the UN...

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National cattle herd forecast to start rebuilding

Australia’s cattle herd rebuild is on the horizon despite COVID-19 disruptions, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections July update. MLA senior market analyst Adam Cheetham said renewed optimism swept the...

Jamie Salter

Aussie beef stays strong during second COVID-19 wave

Cattle Council of Australia is reassuring Australians that beef will remain readily available in Victorian butcheries and supermarkets, despite a second wave of COVID-19. Cattle Council president Tony Hegarty said the industry had professionally...

Jamie Salter

Coronavirus in Victoria disrupts lamb market

Abattoir closures in Victoria have disrupted the southern lamb markets, with four processing facilities not operating. Two processing plants in Victoria temporarily shutdown operations because of the impact of the coronavirus. Additional processing...

Jamie Salter

MLA encourages members to return levy notice so they can vote at AGM

Meat & Livestock Australia members are being encouraged to return their levy notice to ensure they secure their full voting entitlement for any ballots and board elections held by MLA in 2020-21. MLA levy notice packs have been sent in recent...

Rodney Woods

Feral pigs threaten Australian pork industry

More funding is needed to help control feral pigs in Australia, as they pose a significant threat to the pork industry. Australian Pork chief Margo Andrae has told a Senate inquiry the risk comes from the ability of feral hogs to pass disease on to...

Jamie Salter

Twenty-year low for yardings at Bendigo sheep and lamb sale

The lowest yarding in at least 20 years was recorded at the Bendigo sheep and lamb sale on July 13. The total yarding was 2634, made up of 2210 lambs and just 424 sheep. Overall, the total yarding dropped by 7966 compared to the July 6 sale. Bendigo...

Rodney Woods

WoolPoll needs extending, says NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers has called for WoolPoll to be extended from three years to four in response to the Federal Government’s review of the wool levy voting system. The wool levy contributes to the research, development and marketing undertaken by...

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