Tag: cattle

Saleyards future survey

Public feedback on the future of the Millicent saleyards is now being sought by Wattle Range Council via an online survey. Respondents are invited to...

Livestock slaughter remains low

Several public holidays and less working days throughout April mean this month will have the lowest number of working days (17) since 2017, assuming...

Saleyard slump

Just 68 head of cattle changed hands at the last Millicent market with Wattle Range Council now sending a strong signal that it will...

Upgrade halt bid

The temporary halt to the $1m upgrade of the Millicent cattle saleyards should be extended according to a Wattle Range councillor on its newly...

Saleyards project gets ‘mooving’

The Mount Gambier and District Saleyards Transformation Project has hit another milestone, with the announcement of the successful tenderer for the projects concept design. The...

Aussie beef producers keep eye on US market

Expected declines in American beef production are pushing prices up, while slaughter rates remain at historically high level, according to Meat & Livestock Australia...

Saleyards committee established

An advisory committee has finally been appointed to oversee the operations of the Millicent cattle saleyards. After some delay, Wattle Range Council has now filled...

Markets ‘in jeopardy’

Cattle markets at the Millicent Saleyards could be in jeopardy as Wattle Range Council has ordered a temporary halt in mandated repairs costing up...

Cattle sales ‘in freefall’

Cattle sales at the Millicent Saleyards are in freefall with the rolling average plummeting to just 5449 per annum. This is well below the 8500-benchmark...

Farm plastic recycling drive

Animal health business Zoetis is working with Australian dairy farmers and veterinarians to contribute to a greener environment and help local communities. Zoetis has partnered...

State commits to saleyards

The State Government has reaffirmed its multi-million dollar commitment for the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards Transformation Project. The $2.7m commitment comes in the wake...

Biosecurity challenge

An Australian-first plan to defend the cattle industry against lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been launched. Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Murray Watt outlined eight...

Knowledge is red meat industry power

Perceptions and trust of the red meat industry are strong among metropolitan Australians, as is the desire to learn more about how the beef...

Farm up for sale

Aprominent rural industry family has put its 2600-acre grazing property between Beachport and Robe on to the market for the first time in more...

Public holidays disrupt weekly livestock supply

Last week’s national public holiday on Thursday and the Victorian public holiday on Friday put a hold on some key markets this week. Markets that...