Livestock Success at Sydney show for Yambuna stud Yambuna stud Redgums Red Angus has tasted success on its first trip to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning Champion Interbreed Bull last Monday. Country News 24 Apr 2019 24 Apr 2019
Livestock Lamb sale helps hospital appeal The Ogden family from Wanalta has once again dug deep to support the Royal Children’s Hospital, donating 10 lambs for sale last week. Country News 23 Apr 2019 23 Apr 2019
Livestock Calls for input to reference group DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information. Country News 19 Apr 2019 19 Apr 2019
Livestock Calls for input to reference group DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information. Country News 19 Apr 2019 19 Apr 2019
Livestock Wool test detects pregnancy Researchers from Western Sydney University have found a new, non-invasive way to detect pregnancy in Merino sheep through the analysis of reproductive hormones in wool. Country News 16 Apr 2019 16 Apr 2019
Livestock Merino field day Merino studs from across Victoria will compete for an inaugural and exclusive state title at Marnoo, east of Horsham in the state’s west, in August. Country News 12 Apr 2019 12 Apr 2019
Livestock Processors bracing for pain Australia’s meat processing industry is bracing for further hardship as the impact of natural disasters continues to send shockwaves through the supply chain. Country News 09 Apr 2019 09 Apr 2019
Livestock New lamb definition Australian farmers will be able to sell more lamb, with the definition of lamb now changed to match our competitors in export legislation. Country News 05 Apr 2019 05 Apr 2019
Livestock Semen still viable The oldest frozen ram semen in existence has been thawed out and used to successfully impregnate 34 Merino ewes in a world first. Alana Christensen 04 Apr 2019 04 Apr 2019
Livestock Goatmeat exports drop Persistent dry conditions and reduced supply saw Australian goatmeat exports in 2018 decrease to their lowest levels since 2008, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s most recent Goatmeat Global Snapshot. Country News 02 Apr 2019 02 Apr 2019
Livestock Swine fever outbreak Tokyo soldiers and local officials are set to slaughter about 4100 pigs in central Japan after the latest case of swine fever was confirmed, authorities said. Country News 02 Apr 2019 02 Apr 2019
Livestock Collars to be trialled Technology company Agersens and The Ohio State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that paves the way for the two organisations to implement research trials to determine the efficacy and economics of the eShepherd system for local conditions. Country News 30 Mar 2019 30 Mar 2019
Livestock Witherswood dispersal sale Witherswood Angus has held its final sale, with 51 of the 63 bulls up for auction heading to new homes. Rodney Woods 28 Mar 2019 28 Mar 2019
Livestock New blue-tongue test huge benefit A new test for blue-tongue virus will allow farmers to receive results in hours and provide better assurance to trading partners. Country News 26 Mar 2019 26 Mar 2019
Livestock Sheep export heat worry Animal activists have slammed the live export regulator for refusing to ban sheep shipments to the Middle East between May and October. Country News 26 Mar 2019 26 Mar 2019
Livestock Genetic gain adding value The sheep industry could see a boost of more than $121million by 2029 due to a long-running genomics research program. Country News 21 Mar 2019 21 Mar 2019
Livestock Beefing up their business Thirty years of dairy breeding kicked up the dust in the yards as the cows made their way onto the back of B-double trucks. Sophie Baldwin 20 Mar 2019 20 Mar 2019
Livestock Feed solution Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops. Country News 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
Livestock Plan to feed lambs How does a low risk strategy to grow feed for finishing lambs sound? Country News 16 Mar 2019 16 Mar 2019
News Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his... Madeleine Caccianiga 20 Apr 2019 20 Apr 2019
News Weekend car theft crime spree ranges from Shepparton to Echuca A number of vehicles were stolen from a car dealership in Shepparton on Saturday morning. Shepparton News 02 Apr 2019 02 Apr 2019
Riverine Herald Man faces court for hit and run A 23-year-old Echuca man is currently in Bendigo Magistrates Court facing charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury and other driving related offences. Riverine Herald 03 Apr 2019 03 Apr 2019
News Health Department lowers boom on Bupa LOCAL families are concerned about the care of some of our most vulnerable residents after the Department of Health imposed sanctions on Bupa Echuca for failing to provide ‘‘care consistent with the Accreditation Standards’’. Charmayne Allison 10 Apr 2019 10 Apr 2019
