Livestock News

UTS researchers develop an AI system for monitoring cage-free hen health
A monitoring system that tracks the movement and behaviour of cage-free hens is expected to improve their health and welfare Australians are big consumers of

WMI Feeders include operator feedback in the design for a world beating result
With one of the highest ground clearances in the industry and bale rippers that are immune from direct damage has placed WMI Elite round bale

Cattle age determined by analysing tail hair now a proven method
A way to determine the age of cattle by analysing their tail hair has become as a “game-changer” for our lucrative northern cattle industry The

Global beef demand will depend on how much consumers will pay
As beef producers are challenged with higher costs the profit margin could dip if consumers baulk at paying even higher prices moving forward Global beef

Livestock producers forked out $234 million for pasture seed last season
As pasture seed breeders claim they have consistently delivered 0.5 to 1.0% per annum increases in forage yields and quality while building in pest and

UTF Australia releases a saliva lick feeder with improved product rate accuracy
Following 16 months of developing and testing this saliva lick feeder from UTA Australia is now the most economical way to feed livestock The Universal

StackPro trailer range can shift large squares much quicker than anybody else
The Stackpro self-loading square bale collecting and stacking system is fully automated and that allows just one operator to load and haul over 20 bales

Jadan offers one-person hay handling and stacking solutions
Jadan make it easy to stack and pack hay with a range of hay handling trailers that are manufactured locally and with a strong build
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AWU condemns the wool industry push for cheap overseas labour
The Australian Workers’ Union says this week’s wool industry appeal for Pacific Island workers to be used to fill a supposed worker shortfall is just another attempt to undercut pay
CBA first to respond to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate increase
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has advised in light of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate decision on 3 May 2022, CBA will increase home loan variable
CPI in March 2022 quarter shows highest year-on-year food price inflation in more than 10 years
The quarterly Consumer Price Index data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, released today, shows food price inflation accelerated in the March 2022 quarter, with food prices recording the highest
Future Drought Fund: Round two of grants to build community drought resilience
Regional communities across Australia will share in $3.1 million for 60 projects that will help prepare for drought under the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund Networks to Build Drought Resilience
AGCO Agriculture Foundation donates $100,000 to Ukraine emergency relief
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development has announced a $100,000 donation to the World Food Program USA (WFPUSA). The
Roma shopfront supporting drought resilience in southern Queensland
A new drought resilience shopfront in Roma will support farmers and communities in southern Queensland to prepare for and respond to drought. The Roma node of the Southern Queensland and
Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in eastern Australia
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been confirmed in pigs in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. There have been confirmed cases in humans. The virus had been detected
Why it is important to containing lumpy skin disease outbreak in Indonesia
Australia stands at the ready to assist Indonesia following the confirmed detection of lumpy skin disease there. Indonesia notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) of detection of lumpy
Agriculture under threat from expanded mining leases says Lock the gate
Lock the Gate has outlined how agricultural land is being significantly encroached upon by coal and gas mining, including the planned Narrabri underground mine expansion that will send nine more