Category: Animals

Better managing animal disease threats

Posted by Small Farms | Oct 18, 2019 | Animals |

Modernising the management of bobby calves

by Small Farms | Oct 18, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

Common dairy sector practices for the management of non-replacement calves are falling out of step with consumer values, and the maintenance of the industry’s social license to operate depends on the realignment of these practices with public expectations.

Anthrax vaccination reminder for NSW farmers

by Small Farms | Oct 17, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services are encouraging farmers across the state to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax – a serious disease that can kill stock of any age or class with no warning.

Wanted: Hairy, motivated flies to pollinate crops

by Small Farms | Oct 16, 2019 | Animals, Farming | 0 |

Scientists are on the lookout for energetic flies with plenty of body hair to pollinate crops and help expand Australia’s fruit, vegetables and nut production.

Courts failure on farm invasions dangerous: Quilty

by Small Farms | Oct 8, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

Liberal Democrats MP Tim Quilty says a tragedy could occur unless Victorian magistrates step up to deter animal activists.

VFF welcomes permanent kangaroo management program

by Small Farms | Oct 3, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) livestock group welcomes the release today of the permanent Kangaroo Harvesting Program to help manage kangaroo populations in Victoria.

Export demand underpins record sheepmeat prices

by Small Farms | Oct 1, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

Strong international demand for Australian sheepmeat continues to underpin historically high lamb and mutton prices, buoying producers with stock available to sell, as most Australian producers continue to manage severe drought conditions.

Livestock to receive safety boost with unloading frame trial

by Small Farms | Oct 1, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

To tackle the problem, Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands (top ranking in agricultural science and entomology) and Fruit Fly Ninja have joined forces.

Herds of pigs, pet pigs and holiday pigs all need a PIC

by Small Farms | Sep 27, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

With just three months before the festival season, pig owners are reminded that every property where a pig lives needs a Property Identification Code (PIC), whether it’s a large or small herd, pet pig or a pig being fattened for holiday feasts.

Top tips for selecting high-performing sires

by Small Farms | Sep 25, 2019 | Animals | 0 |

With the spring selling season underway, commercial beef and sheepmeat producers looking to buy high-performing sires to improve productivity in their herd or flock can access timely tips and tools through Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) online genetics hub.