The disease that’s wiped out a quarter of the world’s pigs is only an hour’s journey from Australian shores. The Government is spending a further $66m on quarantine, but says it will protect exporters if security measures fail. Source: ABC Livestock Government throws m at biosecurity, but plans for the worst if deadly pig… Read more »
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Mock African swine fever outbreak tested in 'Exercise Razorback'
If African Swine Fever gets into Australia what happens next? Authorities have played out a mock scenario to work out how to best handle an outbreak. Source: ABC Livestock Mock African swine fever outbreak tested in ‘Exercise Razorback’
Pig PICs are important for sheep and cattle too….
AGRICULTURE Victoria is reminding pig owners that every property with livestock is legally required to have a Property Identification Code or PIC. Source: Sheep Central Pig PICs are important for sheep and cattle too….
African Swine Fever detections continue at Australian airports
MEAT samples testing positive for African Swine Fever are continuing to be detected in the luggage of air passengers from high risk countries. Source: Sheep Central African Swine Fever detections continue at Australian airports
The Australian lab working to halt the spread of a global disease
Behind the airtight doors of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory, scientists are working to stop the spread of African swine fever. Source: ABC Livestock The Australian lab working to halt the spread of a global disease
After just one month on the job, what has sniffer dog Suki found?
The Federal Government sent Suki the sniffer dog to Darwin because of concerns about African swine fever, but in one month she has found more than just pork. Source: ABC Grain After just one month on the job, what has sniffer dog Suki found?
Ham and pork will cost you more this Christmas, and other meat prices are set to follow
The African swine fever pandemic is creating an unparalleled global meat shortage, which means Australian consumers can expect to fork out more for meat this Christmas and perhaps the next few after that. Source: ABC Livestock Ham and pork will cost you more this Christmas, and other meat prices are set to follow
Indonesia reports first African Swine Fever outbreak
As the viral disease continues to spread across southeast Asia, Indonesia has reported its first outbreak of African Swine Fever, with reports of up to 4000 pigs dying at several sites near Medan, in Northern Sumatra. Source: Beef Central Indonesia reports first African Swine Fever outbreak
Analysis: China at crossroads in rebuilding its pork industry, post ASF
Dramatic changes may lie ahead for China’s pork industry, if it is to start the long and slow recovery process from African Swine Fever, independent meat analyst Simon Quilty reports… Source: Beef Central Analysis: China at crossroads in rebuilding its pork industry, post ASF
Vietnamese man with pork-filled cakes denied entry
A VIETNAMESE man has been denied entry to Australia after nearly four kilograms of pork-fileld cakes were found in his luggage. Source: Sheep Central Vietnamese man with pork-filled cakes denied entry
Second tourist visa cancelled over biosecurity breach
A second international visitor has been refused entry to Australia as international animal health experts warn of the continuing spread of African swine fever through Asia and the world. Source: Beef Central Second tourist visa cancelled over biosecurity breach
Second person denied entry to Australia after failing to declare pork products
A Vietnamese man carrying four kilograms of pork-filled mooncakes has been turned away from Sydney Airport after failing to declare he was carrying food. Source: ABC Livestock Second person denied entry to Australia after failing to declare pork products
African swine fever has killed 200 million pigs — where is a vaccine?
African swine fever is believed to have first emerged early last century, but due to a lack of commercial interest no vaccine was developed. Now the world is racing to find a way to stop the spread of the disease. Source: ABC Livestock African swine fever has killed 200 million pigs — where is… Read more »
Farmers call for massive feral pig cull, to reduce potential spread of African Swine Fever
There needs to be a nationally coordinated cull to reduce Australia’s 24 million feral pig population, according to the National Farmers’ Federation. Source: ABC Livestock Farmers call for massive feral pig cull, to reduce potential spread of African Swine Fever
'A sad moment for us': Spiralling costs, imported pork and drought spell death knell for NQ piggery
Far north Queensland’s largest and oldest piggery is closing after 49 years, impacted by drought, cheap imports, and rising costs as the agricultural profile of the area changes. Source: ABC Grain ‘A sad moment for us’: Spiralling costs, imported pork and drought spell death knell for NQ piggery
African Swine Fever drives global protein shortage to a critical level in 2020
In 30 years of meat trading I have never seen such a global protein deficit before, and I know of no other precedent in the last 100 years that rivals the situation brought on by African Swine Fever, independent analyst Simon Quilty writes in his latest ASF update. “To me these are uncharted waters that… Read more »
Woman deported for smuggling 4.6kg of uncooked pork into Sydney Airport
A Vietnamese woman has been deported for carrying 4.6 kilograms of raw pork meat in her luggage following a tightening of Australia’s biosecurity laws due to the threat of African swine fever. Source: ABC Livestock Woman deported for smuggling 4.6kg of uncooked pork into Sydney Airport
Sheep meat price surges as swine fever forces China to pay for protein
African swine fever has depleted China’s pig herd, creating a protein shortage that is benefitting Australian sheep farmers. Source: ABC Livestock Sheep meat price surges as swine fever forces China to pay for protein
Australian pork producer not taking chances with African swine fever
The green hills of south-west Victoria couldn’t be further from the latest outbreak of the highly contagious viral disease African swine fever (ASF) in Timor-Leste, but pork producer Xavier Meade isn’t taking any chances. Source: ABC Livestock Australian pork producer not taking chances with African swine fever
More than a quarter of the globe's pigs have been killed as African swine fever keeps spreading. Here's what we know
The disease has arrived on Australia’s doorstep in Timor Leste. While authorities hope they can keep it out of Australia, farmers fear the arrival of the disease is inevitable. Source: ABC Livestock More than a quarter of the globe’s pigs have been killed as African swine fever keeps spreading. Here’s what we know
'One quarter of the world's pigs will be dead': Sniffer dogs flown up urgently to protect Australia against African swine fever
Sniffer dogs are being urgently flown to northern Australia to try and stop a disease that has wiped out around 20 per cent of the world’s pig population from coming onto Australian shores. Source: ABC Livestock ‘One quarter of the world’s pigs will be dead’: Sniffer dogs flown up urgently to protect Australia against… Read more »
Panmunjom tours in DMZ suspended to contain swine fever
South Korea suspends popular tours of Panmunjom in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) as part of efforts to contain an outbreak of African swine fever, which is complicated by the inability to hunt pigs due to a 1953 ceasefire agreement. Source: ABC Livestock Panmunjom tours in DMZ suspended to contain swine fever
BeefConnect Webinar Oct 2 – Disease investigations: A producer’s perspective
In light of the ASF outbreak in pork populations throughout Asia and the detected cases of the disease in imported product into Australia, this webinar will bring producers up to date with important information around on-property biosecurity plans and potential disease identification. Source: Beef Central BeefConnect Webinar Oct 2 – Disease investigations: A producer’s… Read more »
African Swine Fever reaches East Timor – just 650 km away
OUTBREAKS of African Swine Fever were confirmed last Friday in East Timor, just 650km from Darwin, bringing into focus an ongoing close working relationship between Australia and East Timor on prevention of exotic diseases that will now prove to be critical in keeping ASF at bay and from entering Australia. Source: Sheep Central African… Read more »
A pig-killing disease is now on Australia's doorstep
It’s estimated that African swine fever has killed 25 per cent of the world’s pig population. The deadly disease has now reached Timor-Leste, about 650 kilometres from Darwin. Source: ABC Livestock A pig-killing disease is now on Australia’s doorstep
African Swine Fever reaches East Timor – 650 km from Australia
An outbreak of African Swine Fever was confirmed last Friday in East Timor, just 650km from Darwin, bringing into focus an ongoing close working relationship between Australia and East Timor on prevention of exotic diseases that will now prove to be critical in keeping ASF at bay and from entering Australia. Source: Beef Central … Read more »
Feral pig research could be a game changer for farmers and shooters struggling to control the pest
New research on where feral pigs live and how far they travel is being hailed as “one of the best data sets in the world” by a shooter contracted to manage the invasive species, while also raising alarm bells about serious diseases. Source: ABC Livestock Feral pig research could be a game changer for… Read more »
One quarter of world's pigs killed by African swine fever, analysts estimate
The deadly march of pig-killing African swine fever is continuing, with one quarter of the world’s pigs now dead, according to meat and livestock analysts. Source: ABC Livestock One quarter of world’s pigs killed by African swine fever, analysts estimate
China drops pork/soybeans tariffs, hog losses accelerate – estimated at 70pc by year end
The once estimated loss of China’s pig population of 50 percent by year’s end is now looking like a 70pc hog and a 60pc sow inventory loss, as China’s Africa Swing Fever problem accelerates. Source: Beef Central China drops pork/soybeans tariffs, hog losses accelerate – estimated at 70pc by year end
Deadly pig disease African swine fever tests found positive in The Philippines
A deadly pig disease that has decimated herds across Asia has spread closer to Australia with The Philippines confirming it has tested positive to African swine fever. Source: ABC Livestock Deadly pig disease African swine fever tests found positive in The Philippines
Roundtable bolsters African Swine Fever preparedness: McKenzie
Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie says last Friday’s roundtable of industry leaders, scientists and governments in Canberra has helped to bolster Australia’s preparedness for the growing threat posed by African swine fever. Source: Beef Central Roundtable bolsters African Swine Fever preparedness: McKenzie
Biosecurity levy still in limbo as African Swine Fever tipped to spread
Australia’s chief vet says a highly contagious disease that’s led to millions of pig deaths will continue to spread. The government, meanwhile, is yet to implement a new biosecurity levy beset by costly delays. Source: ABC Livestock Biosecurity levy still in limbo as African Swine Fever tipped to spread
China admits African Swine Fever now endemic across the country
Chinese officials are worried that a potential 10 million tonne pork shortage caused by the impact of African Swine Fever could spoil upcoming Chinese New Year and other celebrations. Source: Beef Central China admits African Swine Fever now endemic across the country
'Peaks and troughs': Pig farmers say local bacon production undermined by cheap imports
Finding Australian bacon on supermarket shelves is getting harder amid drought, decreasing numbers of pig studs and an influx of cheaper imports. Source: ABC Livestock ‘Peaks and troughs’: Pig farmers say local bacon production undermined by cheap imports
Emergency roundtable to address African Swine Fever threat
Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has convened an emergency roundtable of biosecurity experts in Canberra this Friday to discuss if more can be done to stop the disease entering Australia. Source: Beef Central Emergency roundtable to address African Swine Fever threat
China now a central pillar of global meat markets
Never before in modern history has the global meat trade centred so much on a single country. Inclusive of Hong Kong, China is now the world’s largest destination for beef, sheepmeat, pork, poultry and offal, pulling in close to one quarter of total meat traded on international markets, MLA Market Insights Manager, Tim Ryan says. … Read more »
WA farmers jailed over Illegal pork semen imports
The circumstances that led to the jailing of two west Australian pig farmers this week have highlighted the disturbing potential that exists for Australia’s livestock industries to be exposed to devastating disease outbreaks. Source: Beef Central WA farmers jailed over Illegal pork semen imports
Farmers jailed for smuggling pig semen in shampoo bottles
Two WA pig producers are jailed over an illegal pig semen racket that spawned more than 2,000 piglets in Australia. Source: ABC Livestock Farmers jailed for smuggling pig semen in shampoo bottles
One year on, close to five million pigs lost to Asia’s swine fever outbreak
Almost five million pigs in Asia have now died or been culled because of the spread of African swine fever, a contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs and that was first detected in Asia one year ago this month. Source: Beef Central One year on, close to five million pigs lost… Read more »
'So wish this lady was being slaughtered': Pig farmer abused after posting about farm closure
A pig farmer receives a barrage of abusive online comments after opening up on Facebook about the closure of her pig business. Source: ABC Livestock ‘So wish this lady was being slaughtered’: Pig farmer abused after posting about farm closure
'I'm a fool to be hanging in': Pig farmers leaving in droves amid desperate plea to buy Australian pork
Pig producers in New South Wales battle a combination of factors that have seen up to 80 per cent of them selling all their pigs and leaving the industry. Source: ABC Livestock ‘I’m a fool to be hanging in’: Pig farmers leaving in droves amid desperate plea to buy Australian pork
CCA CEO Margo Andrae resigns to take on pork leadership role
Cattle Council of Australia president Tony Hegarty has today announced the Council will initiate a leadership transition process ahead of CEO Margo Andrae’s commencement as the new CEO of Australian Pork Limited…Read More Source: Beef Central CCA CEO Margo Andrae resigns to take on pork leadership role
Pigs are being buried alive as China's African swine fever crisis deepens
Amid international efforts to find a vaccine for the deadly pig virus, Australian authorities and industry are bracing for an outbreak that some pig farmers fear is “inevitable”. Source: ABC Grain Pigs are being buried alive as China’s African swine fever crisis deepens
China’s starts big pork imports as ASF-driven protein shortage mounts
Simon Quilty, just back from a US speaking tour, sees evidence the Chinese Government is commencing a major imported pork buy program that will see large quantities of US pork exported to China. ..Read More Source: Beef Central China’s starts big pork imports as ASF-driven protein shortage mounts
Free-range pork producer questions industry's future as family decides to bow out
After 10 years of “working their guts out” and never taking a holiday or a weekend off, the family behind Rhodavale Pork decides to call it a day. Source: ABC Livestock Free-range pork producer questions industry’s future as family decides to bow out
Animal activist faces trespass charge after live streaming piggery video
WA Police charge a 25-year-old man who streamed footage on Facebook live claiming to be inside a Pinjarra piggery and alleging it showed animal cruelty. Source: ABC Livestock Animal activist faces trespass charge after live streaming piggery video
Man wins worker's compensation claim after being attacked by 'agitated 220kg boar'
A South Australian man who was attacked by a 220kg boar wins a worker’s compensation claim against his employer, who claimed his injury was actually caused in a game of tug-of-war with his dog. Source: ABC Livestock Man wins worker’s compensation claim after being attacked by ‘agitated 220kg boar’
Hoofless piglet's lucky break for Lunar New Year
Betty, the piglet born with just two hind hooves, is saved from slaughter just in time for the Lunar Year of the Pig. Source: ABC Livestock Hoofless piglet’s lucky break for Lunar New Year
100 jobs cut at Primo pig abattoir
About 100 workers at South Australia’s Port Wakefield abattoir are without work, after a decision by parent company JBS to move from two shifts to a single day-shift operation. Source: ABC Livestock 100 jobs cut at Primo pig abattoir
'The drought has finally got us': One of Qld's largest pig farms closes
A free-range pig farmer is forced to dispose of more than 500 free-range pigs as the rising cost of grain takes its toll on the pork industry. Source: ABC Grain ‘The drought has finally got us’: One of Qld’s largest pig farms closes
Brisbane company and director fined $120,000 over raw pork disease risk
A BRISBANE company and its director have been fined $120,000 over the transport and storage of imported uncooked pig meat, considered a serious Foot and Mouth Disease risk. The post Brisbane company and director fined $120,000 over raw pork disease risk appeared first on Sheep Central. Source: Sheep Central Brisbane company and director fined… Read more »
$120,000 fine for serious biosecurity breaches over imported meat
A Brisbane company and its director have been fined a total of $120,000 for biosecurity breaches associated with the transport and storage of imported uncooked meat during 2014 and 2015. The post $120,000 fine for serious biosecurity breaches over imported meat appeared first on Beef Central. Source: Beef Central 0,000 fine for serious biosecurity… Read more »
Over 600,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever sweeps through China
Authorities scramble to stem the spread of the deadly virus, which has already affected 22 provinces in a country that is home to more than half of the world’s pig population. Source: ABC Livestock Over 600,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever sweeps through China
The pig farmers who are also processors, saving animals a trip to the abattoir
At a farm in central-west New South Wales, a herd of pigs is slaughtered at a mobile abattoir on the property, meaning the animals never need to leave the farm. Source: ABC Livestock The pig farmers who are also processors, saving animals a trip to the abattoir
Imported beef will play a role in China’s post ASF disease pig industry restructure
The complexity of African Swine Fever in China and its potential impact on the global protein balance sheet cannot be under estimated, nor the enormity of the impact of the disease on protein demand and supply for years to come, writes analyst Simon Quilty, in this final report in his three-part series looking at the… Read more »
Tassie Christmas ham could be off the menu if abattoir closure goes ahead, farmers warn
Tasmanian producers say they may not be able to supply Christmas ham and pork this year if a major abattoir in the state’s north closes. Source: ABC Livestock Tassie Christmas ham could be off the menu if abattoir closure goes ahead, farmers warn
More than 100 jobs at risk after owner abandons Devonport abattoir
Devonport abattoir workers say they are devastated by news that more than 100 jobs could be lost after the abattoir announced plans to close by mid-November. Source: ABC Livestock More than 100 jobs at risk after owner abandons Devonport abattoir
Cartel charges for farmers collectively culling piglets to cut costs
Australia’s pork producers are warned they may face criminal cartel charges if they collectively cull piglets to reduce pork supply. Source: ABC Livestock Cartel charges for farmers collectively culling piglets to cut costs
Hogwash! NSW farmer produces soap from pigs
Declaring his own war on waste, a NSW pig farmer uses fat from his heritage pigs to make soap and help fill the purse. Source: ABC Livestock Hogwash! NSW farmer produces soap from pigs
Couple go the whole hog, moving from city life to farming pigs in Tasmania
Sick of city life, a couple trade their jobs in Brisbane for the green pastures of Tasmania’s Tamar Valley to raise Berkshire pigs. Source: ABC Livestock Couple go the whole hog, moving from city life to farming pigs in Tasmania
Pork lovers are turning to ethically raised and killed meat
The demand for free-range pork has increased as consumers emphasise taste and animal welfare in decision-making. Source: ABC Livestock Pork lovers are turning to ethically raised and killed meat
Plummeting pork price parks $21 million piggery plans
Pork prices at a decade low have forced Western Australia’s largest pig producer, Westpork, to shelve its plans for a $21 million, 68,000-head piggery near Moora, north of Perth. Source: ABC Livestock Plummeting pork price parks million piggery plans
Pig farmers face uncertain future amid prolonged price crash
Australian pig farmers say they are at crisis point, with some considering abandoning the industry due to an ongoing market crash. Source: ABC Livestock Pig farmers face uncertain future amid prolonged price crash
From hammers to ham, a builder's passion for pig farming
South Australia’s Jason Stephenson says his destiny was to be a pig farmer. That’s why he swapped life on the building site for his free-range paddocks on the Eyre Peninsula. Source: ABC Livestock From hammers to ham, a builder’s passion for pig farming