Livestock Briefs
Livestock ramps design committee wins national award
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) advises the committee responsible for drafting the Australian Standard for Safe Design of Livestock Ramps and Forcing
ExoFlare awarded grant to boost meat biosecurity effectiveness
ExoFlare has received a $300,000 grant to develop a real-time data driven approach to assessing biosecurity risks in the red meat and pork sectors
Wild dogs action plan attracts an additional $214,500 to support a national plan
The Australian Government is investing a further $214,500 to continue its support for the implementation of the National Wild Dog Action Plan 2020-2030, through Australian
A grant worth $200,101 looks at smart tags to improve meat traceability
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). The research will
Lumpy skin disease high on threat list for cattle and buffalo
Lumpy skin disease (LSD), a significant animal disease which affects cattle and water buffalo, could have a devastating impact if it arrived in Australia. Chief
A US bred Mammoth donkey named Moonwatcher checks into quarantine
An American Mammoth Donkey has been imported into Australia directly from the USA for the first time in over 20 years. Head of Biosecurity at
Ideas wanted to automate monitoring of export livestock health and welfare
The Australian Government is seeking new and innovative solutions to improve the monitoring and reporting of livestock health and welfare at critical points in the
Increased shelf will also increase markets for beef and sheep meat exporters
The Saudi Food and Agriculture Authority (SFDA) has agreed to increase shelf life for chilled vacuum-packed beef and sheep meat in response to Australia’s submission
Research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of pig farms
The carbon footprint of pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a study, using a new methodology,
High Productivity Vehicles transporting primary products to and from rural properties gets a red tape cut
The Farm Gate Access Network was developed in partnership between the NSW Government, Livestock Bulk and Rural Carriers Association, NSW Farmers and local government. It
Livestock exports expected to increase backed by high industry confidence
Research showing that a large section of the Australian community knows very little about livestock exports highlights the importance of participants in the industry being
African swine fever variant ‘perfect storm’ of risk
The Australian Government is urging heightened biosecurity vigilance following reports of new variants of African swine fever (ASF) emerging in our region. Minister for Agriculture,