Category: Livestock

GAPS in wild dog control activities within Western Australia’s dog-fenced areas will be addressed by industry-funded grants announced today. Source: Sheep Central WA sheep and cattle fund releases grants for wild dog control

Photographs have emerged showing Australian breeders in emaciated condition in Indonesia, raising renewed questions about the lack of welfare assurances for Australian breeding cattle exported to foreign countries. Source: Beef Central Pictures show emaciated Australian cattle in Indonesian Govt breeding program

Australian agriculture is rapidly breeding out diversity within farmed animals, the genetics of which could be the key to stopping diseases and adapting to a changing environment. Source: ABC Livestock ‘Losing a breed a month’: Extinction of farm animals could have grave consequences

A sheep farmer has called for more transparency from the quarantine regulator saying that more evidence should be used when condemning livestock. Source: ABC Livestock Call for compulsory photographs when livestock condemned by quarantine service

City high students learn first-hand the realities of modern agriculture and how they could be part of it. Source: ABC Livestock City kids learn you don’t have to grow up on a farm to work on one

The Yeeda Pastoral Company says it is investigating after an Israeli news program exposed Kilto Station staff abusing cattle. Source: ABC Livestock Footage of animal cruelty on Australian cattle stations airs on Israeli television

Pressure on Australia’s livestock export trade to Israel is mounting again following the release of footage in the country allegedly showing Australian cattle being mistreated on Western Australian cattle properties. Source: Beef Central Israel animal activists release footage secretly filmed on WA cattle properties

Upcoming webinars will focus on recent advances in trace mineral research which have delivered productivity benefits from the use of injectable trace minerals in cattle. Source: Beef Central Cattle productivity webinars to focus on injectable trace minerals

In a journey of a lifetime, “Daisy” the cow escaped from a cattle truck travelling from the Northern Territory to South Australia for slaughter, and will now help rebuild a drought-stricken family farm. Source: ABC Livestock Runaway cow escapes slaughter, is rehomed on family farm

AgForce Cattle President Will Wilson has described Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner’s decision to allow certified producers to able to conduct pregnancy tests and ovarian scanning on their cattle as a major win for Queensland’s $5 billion cattle industry. Source: Beef Central AgForce: Lay pregnancy testing major win for Qld cattle industry

Queensland producers will be among the big losers from lay pregnancy testing decision, says Dr Ian Bradshaw, president of the Australian Cattle Veterinarians. Source: Beef Central Cattle vets: Qld producers will be among major losers from lay pregnancy testing

BlazeAid’s fencing support welcomed by farmers whose properties have been devastated by fires in South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. Source: ABC Livestock Bushfire-affected farmers get help to rebuild fencing

The final calf-cycle in a four-year phosphorus supplementation study has produced the most compelling evidence yet of the contribution of phosphorus support in extensive northern Australian breeding herds. Source: Beef Central NT study exposes major benefits from phosphorus supplementation

Amid bellowing cattle and boisterous bidding in the Carcoar saleyards New South Wales’ central west there is a unique and rare sound — the voice of a female auctioneer. Source: ABC Livestock A female voice in a tough crowd, livestock auctioneer Courtney Hanns is bidding to be the best

Listing numbers on AuctionsPlus have surged to near record high levels this week, lifting by 30 percent to more than 15,000 head in catalogues across the four cattle sales. The sharp, drought-driven jump in offerings saw the overall clearance fall slightly. Source: Beef Central Numbers surge to near-record 15,000 head on AuctionsPlus

In a practical example of helping farmers, members of a small suburban community help a farmer move cattle out of a scorched paddock to greener pastures. Source: ABC Livestock Cattle saved from drought and fire thanks to kind neighbours

Farmers in remote WA say they need access to high-powered, self-loading rifles to better control destructive pests such as camels and wild horses. Source: ABC Grain Farmers call for more firepower to fight ferals in drought

He has helped build the Kimberley’s largest privately-owned cattle empire, now Jack Burton has set his sights on a new frontier. Source: ABC Livestock Pastoralist cashes in after shock resignation from Yeeda Pastoral Company

They destroy wetlands and spread weeds, but they’re also a sought-after export. As buffalo numbers rise in the NT, authorities and industry are trying to work together to combat the problem. Source: ABC Livestock NT buffalo population on the rise, with 161,000 feral animals roaming the Top End

A new boardmember and two incumbents returning for a second three-year term were endorsed by levy payers during Meat & Livestock Australia’s annual general meeting in Tamworth this afternoon. Source: Beef Central Three new or returning boardmembers for MLA following AGM

National Australia Bank is the first of the big four banks to crack down on poor treatment of animals by implementing animal welfare principles that will guide future lending decisions. Source: ABC Livestock NAB will no longer lend to businesses breaching animal welfare standards

A veterinarian has urged research to be fast-tracked to enable producers to effectively compare the various pain relief products now available for livestock. Source: Beef Central RED MEAT 2019: Research call to identify pain relief ‘gold standard’

A year after the tragic death of young Queensland cattle industry leader Lachlan Hughes, a charity foundation has been established in his memory with a focus on furthering his passion for regenerative agricultural practices. Source: Beef Central Foundation in memory of young cattle industry leader to focus on regeneration

BUSHFIRE-AFFECTED landholders needing animal welfare assistance, including emergency fodder, water and veterinary care are being urged to call the NSW Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647. Source: Sheep Central NSW DPI urges farmers to seek bushfire assistance

Japanese researchers have conducted a unique experiment to test if stripes can provide the same benefits for cattle that they do for zebras. Source: Beef Central Why are researchers painting zebra stripes on cattle?

A beekeeping family is diversifying its business by training the family pet to detect American foulbrood, a disease affecting honey bee colonies worldwide. Source: ABC Livestock Family pet Missy Giggins is a dog training to work as a beehive disease detector

With thousands of hectares of farmland burnt, countless head of cattle dead and tonnes of crops scorched, bushfires have brought chaos and untold suffering to farmers in northern New South Wales. Source: ABC Livestock Like ‘Armageddon’: Farmers reeling in aftermath of a terrifying firestorm they had no hope of beating

The drought is causing at least one farmer to try to save his cattle by performing caesarean sections on cows too weak to deliver. Source: ABC Livestock Drought-stricken farmer performing caesareans on his cows

With many regions across the country facing ongoing drought conditions, livestock producers purchasing fodder and grain are being urged to seek a Commodity Vendor Declaration (CVD). Source: Beef Central Producers reminded to use CVDs as drought continues

They didn’t lose their house, but Matt and Shelley took a bigger blow when their cattle stud was wiped out by a bushfire. They are only just recovering two and a half years later. Source: ABC Livestock It took Shelley and Matt two years to get back to ‘normal’ after bushfires destroyed their farm

The Landmark and Ruralco brands will soon be phased out as the companies merge to form Nutrien Ag Solutions. Source: ABC Livestock Rural brands Landmark and Ruralco unite as Nutrien Ag Solutions

Merged rural service companies Ruralco and Landmark will have their agricultural retail businesses rebranded as Nutrien Ag Solutions, it was announced today. Source: Beef Central Landmark and Ruralco rebrand announced

Chris Howie’s monthly update of southern livestock market trends and emerging opportunities explores supply chain engagement opportunities triggered by a long-awaited trip across the ditch, and flags a significant supply shortage looming in Southern Australia from the end February. Source: Beef Central Chris Howie’s southern market wrap – October 2019

The honey industry is facing hard times along with other producers, having taken a battering over recent years from the drought and a string of natural disasters. Source: ABC Livestock Honey shortages and price hikes as fires and drought take their toll