Livestock

Poor conditions impact sheepmeat supply

Australian lamb slaughter is forecast to reach its lowest level since 2012 as poor conditions that impacted 2018 are expected to continue to affect sheepmeat supply this year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2019 Sheep Industry Projections.

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Sale action subdued

A polled cow out of a ‘‘very good imported cow family from overseas’’ topped the Fountaindale Farms Complete Dispersal Sale on Friday.

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Smart tech in Merino study

A world-first study is trialling smart technology to monitor behaviour, physiological and epigenetic changes in Merino sheep production.

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Smart tech in Merino study

A world-first study is trialling smart technology to monitor behaviour, physiological and epigenetic changes in Merino sheep production.

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New lamb definition on cards

Australia may be ushering in a new definition of the term lamb next financial year, with ‘‘substantial progress’’ made in recent months to amend state and federal legislation.

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Drought takes its toll on national beef herd

Australia’s national beef cattle herd is expected to fall to its lowest level since the mid-1990s, as ongoing dry conditions persist across many key cattle production areas.

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Herefords give weight to trial

A boost of up to nine per cent in weaning weights can be achieved in steers out of Angus females simply by switching to a Hereford bull, according to new Herefords Australia research.

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Breeders show cattle for Beef Week

Beef Week has wrapped up for another year, with studs across the region welcoming visitors throughout the nine-day event.

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Cool cows need shade and water

Providing livestock with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice.

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Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

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Tools and tips for producers

A half-day forum delivering practical tools and information for sheep producers will be held at Birchip, Deniliquin and Benalla next month.

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Group adds members

The Red Meat Advisory Council has announced five new members of the Sustainability Steering Group to drive implementation of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.

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Get help with permits

The Victorian Government has established a planning support program to assist small-scale pig and poultry producers obtain a land use planning permit under the 2018 planning reforms for animal industries.

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Challenge winners on display

After celebrating success at the recent Victorian Limousin On-Farm Challenge, Mistletoe Limousins is now preparing for 2019 Beef Week.

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Stud opens the gates for first time

After establishing Black Diamond Speckle Park five years ago with just five females and a bull, the Macorna-based stud has gone from strength-to-strength.

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Ready for the challenge

Tarcombe Herefords is no stranger to Beef Week and the RASV Heifer Challenge, as the stud looks to repeat its 2017 challenge victory.

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Anniversary sale to feature elite genetics

The 10th on-property sale for Rangan Charolais stud will be held on Friday, March 15, with the cattle up for sale on show as part of Beef Week 2019.

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Beef’s biggest week is back

More than 5000 bulls from almost 200 studs representing a full range of British and European breeds will be on display during 2019 Beef Week, which runs from January 26 to February 3 throughout Victoria and the Riverina.

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Alpine to host update

After participating in Beef Week for 12 years, Alpine Angus will take a break this year, instead hosting a beef industry update for beef producers in February.

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