Livestock

Livestock

Learn ins and outs of NLIS

Agriculture Victoria is holding practical, hands-on workshops across the state, including events in Shepparton and Bendigo, to assist sheep, goat and cattle producers use the National Livestock Identification System database.

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World leader in genomics

The sheep industry has transformed itself into a world leader in genomics research and technology adoption in just 10 years, according to a leading industry body.

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Rumours swirl about videos

The head of the agriculture department was aware of rumours that animal activists paid for whistleblower footage of horrific conditions aboard a live export ship before allegations hit the media.

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Fresh attack on live exports

Newly-released documents have revealed conditions aboard live export ships carrying Australian sheep to the Middle East, which the RSPCA says are unacceptable.

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Closing the feed gap

Filling the pasture-based feed gap during winter can be a real inhibitor of profitability for many beef operations in the southern regions of Australia, according to a 2017 Nuffield scholar.

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Reform plans move forward

An overhaul of Australia’s $18billion red meat and livestock industry has drawn one step closer, following the release of a Green Paper with options for the future of the sector including the role of live exports and manufacturing.

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Poor conditions impact sheepmeat supply

Australian lamb slaughter is forecast to reach its lowest level since 2012 as poor conditions that impacted 2018 are expected to continue to affect sheepmeat supply this year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2019 Sheep Industry Projections.

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Sale action subdued

A polled cow out of a ‘‘very good imported cow family from overseas’’ topped the Fountaindale Farms Complete Dispersal Sale on Friday.

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Smart tech in Merino study

A world-first study is trialling smart technology to monitor behaviour, physiological and epigenetic changes in Merino sheep production.

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New lamb definition on cards

Australia may be ushering in a new definition of the term lamb next financial year, with ‘‘substantial progress’’ made in recent months to amend state and federal legislation.

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Drought takes its toll on national beef herd

Australia’s national beef cattle herd is expected to fall to its lowest level since the mid-1990s, as ongoing dry conditions persist across many key cattle production areas.

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Herefords give weight to trial

A boost of up to nine per cent in weaning weights can be achieved in steers out of Angus females simply by switching to a Hereford bull, according to new Herefords Australia research.

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Breeders show cattle for Beef Week

Beef Week has wrapped up for another year, with studs across the region welcoming visitors throughout the nine-day event.

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Cool cows need shade and water

Providing livestock with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice.

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Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

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Tools and tips for producers

A half-day forum delivering practical tools and information for sheep producers will be held at Birchip, Deniliquin and Benalla next month.

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Group adds members

The Red Meat Advisory Council has announced five new members of the Sustainability Steering Group to drive implementation of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.

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Get help with permits

The Victorian Government has established a planning support program to assist small-scale pig and poultry producers obtain a land use planning permit under the 2018 planning reforms for animal industries.

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TR breaks record to win Southern 80

TR has not only claimed the 2019 Southern 80, but has done so in style.

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Police investigate sexual assault in Echuca

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From homeless to home owner

Eagerly awaiting the keys to his new home, Shepparton’s Alex Newling, 20, could never have imagined he would be in the position he is today.

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Southern 80 skier airlifted with non life-threatening injuries

A WATERSKIER has been airlifted to hospital with non-critical injuries after falling off Tantrum during the Southern 80. Competing in the Stock 6 Litre Expert class on Sunday afternoon, the incident occurred around 1.30pm on the Murray River, near...

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