Tag: livestock

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...

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...

Good traits found easy

Anew livestock app recently had major success, with a born and bred Mount Gambier boy at the helm of its creation. Mount Gambier’s Liam Van...

Rain increases sheep disease risk

Sheep producers are being advised to monitor sheep for lameness following the exceptionally wet spring across large parts of South Australia, with 20 cases...

Tech streamlines livestock handling

The red meat industry now has access to the electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) Livestock Consignments app, a new tool designed to increase adoption...

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...

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...

Exports beefed up

Australia’s red meat and livestock industry experienced exceptional operating conditions and our red meat is recognised as a high-quality product domestically and all around...

Egg report sunny side up

New data has revealed community trust in the nation’s egg industry remains strong, with a significant number of Australians agreeing the sector has a...

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...