The discrepancy between consumer expectations of animal welfare standards and the cost of expensive management systems on farm is resulting in the big end of industry implementing innovative new supplier arrangements in the United States. (more…)
Tag: livestock
Major milestones for Aussie beef
A report card into the sustainability of the Australian beef industry from paddock to plate has been released by the Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC). (more…)
Monitoring wild dog and wildlife interactions in WA cluster fencing cells
Wild dogs are controlled on most Australian rangelands to mitigate their impact on livestock losses and the threat they pose to the profits of pastoralists. (more…)
Legume research to boost Tassie's red meat industry
Tasmanian red meat producers are set to benefit from a new $1.5 million research project that aims to enhance the legume component of pastures, improving productivity and resilience. (more…)
Could the prevalence of disease in feral/wild deer impact livestock industries?
Australian agriculture is currently free from many viral diseases that impact livestock industries in other parts of the world, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). (more…)
Sheep shearing training proceeds at a fast clip
More Victorians will have access to training to become highly-skilled sheep shearers thanks to a funding boost from the Victorian Government. (more…)