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National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

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Locals dominate at Strong Wool Fair in Benalla

Yarrawonga’s Esdale Lincoln Stud has taken out top honours at the 32nd Annual Strong Wool Sheep and Wool Fair, awarded Supreme Champion Interbreed Exhibit.

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Risk warning for stock feed

Livestock producers who are using alternative feed sources as a strategy to manage dry seasonal conditions are urged to be aware of potential risks.

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Conditions will be key

With the Australian cattle herd at a 20-year low, this year’s beef market will be heavily influenced by seasonal conditions, with a strong upside if seasons improve, according to a new industry report.

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Seeking to inspire

Northern Victorian agriculture educator Leon Carter does not just want students to become good farm workers; he wants to inspire them to be community leaders.

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Fence funding

South Australia’s decades-old dog fence is set for a $25million upgrade under a re-elected Coalition government.

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Be on lookout for lead

Do you know what is laying around on your property that could be toxic to your livestock?

Jeff Cave
Livestock

Brumby DNA twist

DNA testing will be used in the fight to save the Barmah brumbies, with supporters saying new analysis proves the horses are a unique breed.

Alana Christensen
Livestock

Keep an eye on cancer signs

Eye cancer, a tumour on the eyelid or eyeball, is the most common form of cancer in cattle, and in the early stages can be mis-identified as pink-eye.

Jeff Cave
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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Undera footballer hospitalised with brain bleed

An Undera footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town last Saturday.

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Echuca mother charged with murder walks free

THE Echuca mother charged over her daughter’s death in 2008 has walked free from court. Tania Walker, 35, charged with child homicide of 23-month-old Angela Bannister, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates Court on Tuesday for a bail application which...

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Campaspe crime spree runs aground in Echuca

TWO men will face court today over a spate of burglaries and car thefts across the region. Detective Senior Constable Jason Hare of Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit said the crime spree started early Sunday where a Landcruiser was stolen from...

Ivy Jensen
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Pair arrested over Echuca district crime spree

TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region. Police arrested Anthony Firebrace, 33, on Tuesday at a Leichardt St home. Detectives also arrested an Echuca man at a Boothman St home yesterday morning. The 26-year-old...

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