Tag: biosecurity

Biosecurity boosted

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) are working together to champion biosecurity preparedness for exotic animal disease (EAD)...

Sheep sale changes to curb footrot spread

Changes to the marketing and inspection of sheep saleyards in the South East came into effect last week. Under the changes, endorsed by the Department...

Fresh biosecurity approach

Public consultation on a draft Biosecurity Bill that will enable a modern approach to biosecurity management in South Australia is now open. The new Bill...

Region leads way with feral deer cull program

The Limestone Coast is leading the nation in removing feral deer, with more than 4000 feral deer culled across more than 500,000 hectares. The 10-year...

Sale support

Millicent cattle producers are well supporting the final scheduled sale at the local yards tomorrow with more than 300 head coming forward. The previous two...

Industry on front foot 
of disease management

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) has always been on the radar of the Australian livestock industry. This year that attention heightened with the confirmation of...

Biosecurity in spotlight

Leaders from Australia’s livestock industries last week witnessed how travellers to and from countries such as Indonesia are exposed to more than 20 biosecurity...

Hive of activity leads to new restrictions

New restrictions being implemented on the movement of bees, hives and associated materials into South Australia from Victoria and Queensland to ensure consistency in...

SA pork goes whole hog on biosecurity

Improving biosecurity practices and preparing for the potential incursion of an emergency animal disease is the focus of a new biosecurity officer role, supported...

Additional funds required to reduce feral deer population

More funds are needed for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board to boost its feral deer control program through aerial abatement according to Member for...

Biosecurity protects piggys going to market

Work is set to begin on a $3m biosecurity project to protect 700 abattoir jobs and safeguard the future of the South Australian pig...