Arthritis compromising growth rates in lambs
Preventable arthritis is compromising growth rate and condition score in the nation’s prime lambs flocks.
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Australian feedlots reach record high of 1.1 million cattle
The June quarter 2017 saw cattle on feed reach 1.1 million head – a record high for the Australian lot feeding industry and the second consecutive quarter of more than one million head on feed.
Producer fined for failure to use NLIS tags
Failure to attach permanent NLIS identifiers to cattle presented for sale at Dubbo has cost a Central West primary producer $1370 in a fine and costs.
Training centre at Roe Creek valuable asset to cattle industry
The construction of a specialised training centre at the NTCA’s Roe Creek site, on the outskirts of Alice Springs, is set to become a valuable asset to community and industry.
Murray Goulburn bleeds by $370 million
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has announced a net loss after tax of $370.8 million for the 2017 financial year.
All livestock producers need to be abreast of JD changes
The recent changes to the management of Johne’s disease (JD) reinforce the importance of having robust farm biosecurity protocols and practices in place, regardless of the species of livestock you run on your property.
Sudden departure of Jason Strong as CEO of AACo
Australian Agricultural Company has announced the resignation of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jason Strong.
Saleyards prepare for electronic scanning to start 2018
The future for digital capability in saleyards and the continuing roll-out of electronic identification for sheep and goats were key items on the agenda at the annual conference of the Australian Livestock Saleyards Association (ALSA).
Peak body to transition to Sheep Producers Australia
Members of the Sheepmeat Council of Australia voted on Monday to adopt a new governance framework whereby the peak industry organisation will transition to a company limited by guarantee with a new name – Sheep Producers Australia Ltd.
CCA appoints Margo Andrae as acting CEO
Cattle Council of Australia announced that Margo Andrae has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer whilst the Council undertakes a search for a CEO.
Lot feeder margins squeezed as grain prices lift
Feeder cattle prices have been a key driver of the Australian cattle market, albeit a sharp lift in grain prices over the last few months did see indicators soften in July, as lot feeder margins were squeezed.
Geelong sale yard closure branded as shameful
VICTORIA’S peak farmer group is concerned for the greater Victorian livestock industry following the Geelong Council decision to close the local saleyards at the end of August.
