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Biosecurity forums throughout Victoria this month

The Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Health and Biosecurity program is on hand to help livestock producers in Victoria understand and implement the changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program.

Historic Raby Station up for auction

Landmark Harcourts has been appointed to market the historic ‘Raby Stud’ located near Warren in the Central Western Region of NSW.

Biggest exclusion fence in NSW on display

Western Local Land Services is inviting landholders and stakeholders to the Gilgunnia Cluster Fence open day and tour to acknowledge the completion of the biggest exclusion fence in NSW.

Biosecurity workshops to help with new on-farm plans

Livestock producers are invited to attend a free Hunter Local Land Services workshop to help ensure their farm is ready for the new Farm Biosecurity Planning requirement.

Livestock exporters proactive in Middle East

AUSTRALIAN livestock exporters have been proactive in Middle East and South-East Asia markets during Festival of the Sacrifice celebrations in the past week, offsetting the risk of poor animal welfare and supply chain breaches.

Producers sought for sheep meat industry leadership

The Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) has launched the second round of a professional development opportunity for sheepmeat producers and others in the industry to build leadership skills and develop networks.

Spike in demand for live animals a challenge for exporters

AUSTRALIAN Livestock Exporters’ Council Chairman Simon Crean says months of collaborative planning and preparation by industry in the lead-up to busy religious festivals in key Muslim markets reflects Australia’s long-term commitment to a sustainable livestock export trade.

Pastures and feed base to be covered at Grasslands

Invest and Grow is the theme of the 2017 Grasslands Society of Southern Australia annual conference on September 6-7 at Mitchelton Wines, Nagambie.

Answers desperately sought for Pimelea poisonings

Queensland cattle producers are being encouraged to collect Pimelea plant samples and assist scientists who are researching ways to stop cattle being poisoned by the toxic plant.

New biosecurity program for peri-urban farmers

PERI-URBAN farmers are set to benefit from a new biosecurity program being run by Livestock Health and Biosecurity Victoria (LHBV), an extension program of the Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Group.

Operation Poach out to catch livestock thieves

SA Police (SAPOL) are stepping up ‘Operation Poach’ and increasing the number of Livestock Inspectors in country areas, following a rise in livestock theft across the State.

Duncan Rowland appointed CEO of biosecurity network

The Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN) is pleased to welcome Duncan Rowland to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.