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Surveillance alertPremiumFarmers urged to report starlings as control efforts ramp up

Farmers have been reminded to be on the look out for starlings, which have been detected again in south-eastern parts of WA. 

Olivia Ford

NEW REPORTPremiumAustralian cattle herd in official destock: ABS

The Australian cattle herd is in an official destock, with the national female slaughter rate sitting at just over 50 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest quarterly livestock data.

Olivia Ford

LIVESTOCK NEWSPremiumDiscounted eID tags extended to 2025

Sheep producers will now have discounted prices for the 2025 white electronic identification tags, after the Government announced it would extend the WA Tag Incentive Payment for another year.

Olivia Ford

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumGrants open for sheep industry transition support package

The Federal Government has opened applications for the first round of grants as part of the transition support package aimed at helping WA’s sheep industry move away from live exports by sea. 

Olivia Ford

TOP WOOL CANDIDATEPremiumOngerup’s Taite O’Neill top pick for wool innovation program

A Great Southern graduate is set to leave her home in Ongerup for Sydney after Australia Wool Innovation elected her as their top contender. 

Hannah Whitehead

CourtPremiumHowatharra animal cruelty offender out on home detention

One of the men who pleaded guilty to the running over several cows north of Geraldton was awarded bail on strict conditions.

Matthew Paddick

Feedlot surveyMore records for beef as feedlot sector sustains growth

Australia’s grain-fed beef industry has posted another record quarter, with the number of cattle on feed lifting in almost every State to more than 1.42 million head nationwide.

Adam Poulsen

LivestockPremiumDrop in sheep and lamb numbers crossing Nullarbor

Around 28,000 head of WA sheep and lamb crossed the Nullarbor between July and September, a clear drop from the first half of this year which recorded the highest numbers since the mass exodus of 2020.

Olivia Ford

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PremiumFarmers and truckies call for change to emergency response

Almost a year has passed since an emergency closure of a major highway left several thousand head of livestock stranded, with farmers calling for changes to make sure the same thing does not happen again.

Olivia Ford

PASSING THE TORCHPremiumMLA elects John Lloyd as new chair

Meat and Livestock Australia has elected a new chair, with NSW-based businessman John Lloyd set to take over the position from November 20.

Staff reporter

Foot-and-Mouth DiseasePremiumAustralia better prepared for FMD outbreak

Australia’s preparedness for a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has stepped up a notch after Boehringer Ingelheim was awarded a multi-year contract to provide antigen and vaccine supply capability.

Rebecca Turner

NEW PROJECTPremiumBiogas project on cards for V&V Walsh

Craig Mostyn Group is considering developing a biogas and biofertiliser facility at its Bunbury V&V Walsh processing facility, with the project likely to get the go-ahead next year.

Rebecca Turner

LIVESTOCKPremiumGandy Angus to offer 59 powerful bulls at Boyanup

The Gandy family have prepared 59 powerful Angus bulls to be offered at their annual Gandy Angus Bull Sale at the Boyanup Saleyards on November 21, with the line-up also interfaced with AuctionsPlus. 

Bob Garnant

FLYSTRIKE RESEARCHPremiumSire evaluation trial data reveals positive correlations

The Yardstick Merino Sire Evaluation Trial field day attracted a crowd of more than 35 to the Katanning Research Station, where they heard about the latest positive correlations in flystrike data research.

Bob Garnant

Animal crueltyPremiumFarmer hopes offenders get jail time for running down cows

The farmer who had several cows run over and killed by two men north of Geraldton is hoping the duo will spend time behind bars for their actions.

Matthew Paddick

Red Meat ProcessingPremiumV&V Walsh commits to WA livestock industry

Maintaining and growing WA’s sheep flock, development of more sophisticated supply chains and access to cheaper and more chilled air freight are key to ensuring the future of WA’s lamb and mutton industry.

Rebecca Turner

‘OPENING NEW DOORS’PremiumAustralia-UAE free trade agreement a ‘win for farmers’

Australia’s newly inked free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates will save the nation’s farmers $50 million a year in tariffs, according to the National Farmers’ Federation.

Adam Poulsen

Cattlemen’s ConferencePremiumKimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association 2024 conference

Pastoralists from across northern Western Australia came together for the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) 2024 conference at the Red Earth Arts Precinct.

Madelin Hayes

LIVE EXPORT BANPremiumFarmers livid at timeline for live ex transition funding

The Government has been accused of “playing fast and loose with the truth” after it emerged sheep farmers won’t receive any funds from Labor’s $139.7 million live exports transition package until at least July.

Olivia Ford & Dan Jervis Bardy

PUBLIC SALEPremiumRawlinna station back on the market after Twiggy backs out

Rawlinna, Australia’s biggest sheep station, is back on the market after mining magnate Andrew Forrest walked away from the sale, citing delays in gaining ministerial approval for energy ventures.

Olivia Ford

WAMMCO AGMPremiumThe Lamb Company aims to put lamb back on the American menu

The WA Meat Marketing Co-operative supplies 7481 metric tonnes of product to North America exclusively through the Lamb Company, in a combined 22-year partnership.

Bob Garnant

WAMMCO AGMPremiumWAMMCO pays out bonus pool of $21.8m

The WA Meat Marketing Co-operative generated a consolidated turnover of $430 million last financial year with a net profit before tax of $44.10m, up $36m year-on-year.

Bob Garnant

‘Challenging times’PremiumWAMMCO Producer of the Year winners revealed

WA lamb producers faced a tough 2023-24 season, with lower sheep prices and government intervention creating “challenging times”, according to WAMMCO producer relations manager Rob Davidson.

Bob Garnant

Gandy Angus Open DayPremiumGandy Angus sends out Open Day invitation

A must event for all astute cattlemen and women is the Gandy Angus Open Day where a top draft of powerful Angus bulls can be inspected before the upcoming sale.

Bob Garnant