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GrainsThe 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
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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
