Livestock Briefs
Next-generation plant and animal breeding boosted by $13M training fund
Efforts to address rising global food demand were under the spotlight at the launch of the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding at The University
Legislation to phase out live sheep exports passes through Parliament
The Australian Senate has today passed legislation enshrining the phase-out of live sheep exports into law This is how it went down for up to
Farmers walk out on Agriculture Minister’s Federal budget breakfast speech that angered NFF and other farm industry representatives
The most invisible Federal agricultural minister to date, Murray Watt, has a spotlight firmly on his future intentions following a post-budget breakfast that hosted the
Animal disease detective training package will help prevent spread of infectious disease
The University of Sydney-led Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) launched its world-class field training package on the sidelines of the World Health Summit in Berlin today. The
Invasive Species Council agrees with proposed change to allow aerial control of feral horses
The Invasive Species Council says it welcomes the announcement the NSW government is consulting on changes to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management
Rabies is under the spotlight and submissions being sought for draft risk review
A draft report into a policy review of the rabies virus risk in imported cats and dogs has today been released for stakeholder comment. Deputy
The Nationals call on Labor Government to explain their refusal of live sheep export advice
Following advice contrary to what the Independent Regulator has recommended has fired up The Nationals who are now calling on the Labor Government to explain
Stronger biosecurity powers at international airports as the Commonwealth Government establishes Biosecurity Response Zones
The Commonwealth Government has taken further measuresat international airports, in response to the Indonesian outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Director of Biosecurity,
Curtin University expert asks if enough is being done to avert the Foot-and-mouth threat to our meat and milk supply
Despite reassurances from the State Government, concern is growing around the potential impact of foot-and-mouth disease on farmers and the supply of meat and dairy
Foot and Mouth disease and African Swine fever has brought biosecurity vigilance to the fore
As part of the Australian Government’s response to the spread of animal diseases in the region, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has increased
Australia supports indonesia’s response to foot and mouth outbreak with a $1.5 million injection
The Federal Government will provide $1.5 million to support Indonesia’s response to the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The funding will provide
Recent rain could push sheep prices up even further in 2022
The recent rain across much of Australia’s sheep country may see sheep prices rise even further, heading into 2022. According to ANZ’s latest Agri Commodity