Victorian sheep producers are being urged to have a plan for how they will manage flystrike and seed contamination issues in their flocks this spring. (more…)
Tag: livestock
Pain relief mandatory for mulesing
It won’t be long until we see lambs bouncing around the paddocks again as autumn lambing time is underway. (more…)
Paddock To Plate Option On The Table For Kangaroo Harvest
The Victorian Government is improving access to sustainable food and supporting sustainable jobs, with changes to the Kangaroo Harvesting Program that will see more meat available for Victorians to enjoy. (more…)
Transporting livestock in hot weather conditions
Livestock transporters are reminded they have a responsibility to minimise the risk of heat stress in livestock being transported this summer, whether it’s an interstate journey or a trip into the local saleyard. (more…)
Training App To Help Victorian Shearers
Student shearers will be able to get the help they need at the tap of a screen with the launch of a new training app. (more…)
Meat supply chain will remain open with workforce capacity restrictions
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced workforce restrictions for the meat industry in Victoria to achieve a reduction in the number of workers at any given time at a facility, which in turn reduces the number of workers moving within a community. (more…)