Livestock Briefs
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,
Assurance program is expected to move dairy exports forward
· A new project, the Dairy Export Assurance Program has launched. · It will help more dairy manufacturers to become export ready. · The program
Live animal export inspector-general reappointed
The primary role of the IGLAE is to undertake independent audit and review functions of the live animal exports trade and provide assurance, including greater
Live cattle export industry hopes to improve animal welfare standards in Vietnam
The Australian Government has tasked the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program with supporting efforts to improve animal welfare standards in Vietnam.
Animal Health Australia (AHA) makes changes at board level
It has been a challenging year for the agricultural sector and 2020 has made it clear that biosecurity is more important than ever. Against a
Feeding imported human food to animals may pose serious unwanted disease risk
The Department of Agriculture has issued a reminder that only approved imported ingredients can be used in the manufacture of animal feeds.