Livestock Livestock issues on agenda Members of the cattle, sheep, wool and goat industries will gather at the VFF Livestock Group’s annual meeting to discuss the key challenges facing livestock producers. Country News 20 Jul 2019 20 Jul 2019
Livestock Taking a closer look at heifers Acknowledging the connection between whole herd profitability and heifer conception rates, calving ease, mothering and early re-breeding, a new Davies Research Centre, University of Adelaide-led project will seek to identify the impact of growth path from weaning to joining on heifer productivity. Country News 19 Jul 2019 19 Jul 2019
Livestock Lamb record broken again Bendigo Livestock Exchange has seen its lamb price record broken again, with the previous record being set only the week before. Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Livestock Lamb record broken again Bendigo Livestock Exchange has seen its lamb price record broken again, with the previous record being set only the week before. Country News 16 Jul 2019 16 Jul 2019
Livestock Automation funding Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from the establishment of the world’s first beef boning automation research and development room, as the industry looks to reduce processing costs and increase boning room yield efficiency. Country News 15 Jul 2019 15 Jul 2019
Livestock Have your say on air exports The draft report of the review into the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock by air is now open for public consultation. Country News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
Livestock Red meat shown the way ahead The Red Meat Advisory Council has released a white paper its says will revolutionise the sector and establish a powerful organising force for red meat in Australia. Country News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
Livestock ALPA vacancy Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association chief executive officer Andy Madigan has resigned from the role. Country News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
Livestock New lamb definition Australian sheep producers are now on a level playing field with key international competitors, with the definition of lamb for exports now taking effect. Country News 13 Jul 2019 13 Jul 2019
Livestock Safer transport An updated guide to help producers, agents, buyers and transporters decide if an animal is fit to be loaded for transport by road or rail has been released by Meat & Livestock Australia. Country News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
Livestock New lamb record set Lamb prices continue to go from strength to strength, with the Bendigo record broken at the first sale of the new financial year. Country News 09 Jul 2019 09 Jul 2019
Livestock China blocks Canadian pork China is suspending all meat imports from Canada amid their dispute over the Canadian detention of a top executive at the Chinese tech company Huawei. Country News 06 Jul 2019 06 Jul 2019
Livestock Checks reveal export issues Four cases of non-compliance with Australian welfare standards for live animal exports have been identified in a government report released on June 21. Country News 05 Jul 2019 05 Jul 2019
Livestock List boon for breeders Ram breeders will now be able to list their sale catalogues on RamSelect free of charge, with changes to the systems business model in time for the upcoming ram sale season. Country News 04 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2019
Livestock Probiotics put zip in calves’ skip Hooper Farms has eliminated antibiotic use in its calf shed after introducing a potent new probiotic range to its operation. Country News 04 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2019
Livestock Consistent feed is crucial Providing calves with consistent feed on a day-to-day basis is the reason the Bryants run a fortified milk program on their calves. Rodney Woods 03 Jul 2019 03 Jul 2019
Livestock Swine fever kills millions As many as half of China’s breeding pigs have either died from African swine fever or been slaughtered because of the spreading disease, twice as many as officially acknowledged, according to four people who supply large farms. Country News 02 Jul 2019 02 Jul 2019
Livestock Less stress for sheep Genetics play a large factor in determining the temperament of sheep and how they react to stress, a study carried out by the University of Western Australia has found. Country News 30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2019
Livestock Cruelty shown at poultry farm Secret video footage showing workers at a Victorian poultry farm kicking, throwing and abusing hens has prompted an animal cruelty outcry. Country News 29 Jun 2019 29 Jun 2019
News Body found at Mooroopna campsite Human remains were discovered in dense bushland in Mooroopna on Wednesday afternoon. The body was found in the vicinity of Common Track by members of the public who quickly notified police. Shepparton Police processed the site in the early hours of... Shepparton News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Mooroopna man airlifted to hospital following assault A hotel in Mooroopna is currently taped off by police due to an assault that took place on the premises overnight. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit acting sergeant Jeff Wren said a person has been hospitalised following the incident. He said the... Shepparton News 01 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2019
Shepparton Fatal crash on Goulburn Valley Highway Part of the Goulburn Valley Hwy is closed in Kialla West due to an incident which occurred about 4.20pm. Police are currently diverting all traffic along the highway onto Mitchell Rd, Central Kialla Rd and Union Rd. It is unknown when the road will... Shepparton News 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Power outage continues in Tatura Powercor expects power will be restored in Tatura after midday today, after mass outages occurred across the town yesterday afternoon. The first reports of power outages in Tatura were at 3.30pm, due to high winds and heavy rainfall. A Powercor... Shepparton News 30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2019
