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Stock theft still 'hurting' farmers

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

The Pastoralists and Graziers Association says livestock theft continues to affect many farmers across Western Australia. The Department of Agriculture's Livestock Compliance Unit was introduced ... more
Merino group tells AWI to get its act together

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

A sheep grower group is sick and tired of the turmoil at Australian Wool Innovation, and are demanding the board "do its duty". The Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders says it's time ... more
Industry to lobby Federal Government over new campaign against live exports

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

Live cattle exporters say they will lobby the Federal Minister for Agriculture Tony Burke to ignore calls for the trade to be banned. Last week, the Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said she ... more
Grazier slams new campaign against live exports

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

A Queensland grazier says there are real fears northern Australia could lose its major live cattle exporting market if calls from Sydney's Lord Mayor to end them come to fruition. Last week, ... more
Authorities not worried by scrapie case

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

Australia's first case of atypical scrapie has been confirmed in a Western Australian sheep, but authorities say it's not a cause for concern. The chief veterinary officer for WA, Tony Higgs, says ... more
Extension of time for Young abattoir tenders

Created Mon, 15^th of Mar 2010

The process for potentially selling Burrangong Meat Processors in Young has been extended. The abattoir was placed into receivership last month, leaving 300 people without jobs. Receivers say 15 ... more
Leitch Pastoral employees expected to get a payout

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

Employees of the failed Queensland meat group, Leitch Pastoral, should get their entitlements. Leitch Pastoral, which ran the Killarney Abattoir, Pittsworth food processors and Condamine River ... more
Iron, zinc and Omega 3...the sheep's aids to human health

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

More and more is being discovered on the benefits of sheep meat for human health. Much has been published on the pros and cons of eating red meat compared with white meats such as pork, chicken ... more
Another wool grower calls for changes to AWI

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

A wool grower in south-west NSW is calling for changes to the business model of Australian Wool Innovation. The research and marketing body is searching for another chief executive after the ... more
NSW study into Ovine Johne's disease

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

A major study is to examine the length of time Ovine Johne's disease bacteria can survive outside of sheep. The $80,000 project, which will focus on several areas in NSW, is being paid for by the ... more
MLA says beef prices looking up

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

Meat and Livestock Australia says there are signs beef markets are beginning to recover from low prices. A high Australian dollar and a difficult season have taken their toll on cattle prices ... more
Dairy farms gearing up to produce more milk

Created Fri, 12^th of Mar 2010

The dairy sector is gearing up for a rapid production rise this autumn and winter, as farmers capitalise on drought breaking rain in eastern Australia. Dairy farming is heading back toward ... more
Beef producers fear US retaliation

Created Thu, 11^th of Mar 2010

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Likely atypical scrapie case to be tested in UK

Created Thu, 11^th of Mar 2010

Australia's chief vet has confirmed that an indicative case of atypical scrapie has been found in a Western Australian sheep during a routine inspection. A case of atypical scrapie has never been ... more
Likely atypical scrapie case to be tested in UK

Created Wed, 10^th of Mar 2010

Australia's chief vet has confirmed that an indicative case of atypical scrapie has been found in a Western Australian sheep during a routine inspection. A case of atypical scrapie has never been ... more