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Disquiet lingers despite NSW goat and sheep EID timeline

NEW South Wales sheep and goat producers and marketers have been reminded mandatory electronic identification will take effect from 1 January 2025, as some stakeholders continue to oppose the nationwide development…Read More

Sheep Central, December 4, 2024

NZ beef and lamb processor adopts eating quality measurement tech

FARMER-OWNED New Zealand beef and sheep meat processor Alliance Group has invested in eating quality objective measurement technology…Read More

Sheep Central, December 4, 2024

Western Australia’s sheep and goat EID tag discount extended

WESTERN Australia’s electronic ear tag discount for sheep and goat producers will now apply to 2025 white tags to support a smooth transition to the new national EID traceability system…Read More

Sheep Central, November 27, 2024

Lamb carcase feedback takes a leap at Gundagai + webinar

GUNDAGAI Meat Processors is an industry leader in individual carcase feedback to its lamb suppliers and a new producer portal is pushing it further ahead…Read More

Terry Sim, September 4, 2024

Livestock Production Assurance changes approved by industry

AUSTRALIA’S Livestock Production Assurance program is to undergo several changes approved by industry, including reaccreditation via self assessment, a shorter accreditation period and a module for harvested rangeland goats…Read More

Sheep Central, August 2, 2024

Welfare and industry groups split on virtual fencing

AN INQUIRY looking into permitting the use of virtual fences in New South Wales has heard of the clear division between animal rights and industry groups on the use of the emerging technology for managing cattle and other grazing livestock…Read More

Eric Barker, July 17, 2024

South Australia expands sheep and goat EID tag rebate scheme

SOUTH Australia has expanded the range of coloured sheep and goat electronic identification ear tags eligible under its rebate program with no limits on order size according to tag colour…Read More

Sheep Central, July 10, 2024

Pollster’s survey gives insights into farm agtech use

ALMOST 90 percent of farmers have or would consider using agtech, with farm management software being the most widely adopted, according to a survey by pollster Roy Morgan…Read More

Sheep Central, June 19, 2024

Sheep, wool and lamb eating value to come from EID

SOUTH Australian stud and commercial sheep operation Leahcim is using electronic identificationto speed up decision making, maximise breeding decisions and performance, and improve lamb eating quality…Read More

Sheep Central, June 12, 2024

Tasmania sheep flocks get EID tag colour and timeline concessions

TASMANIAN sheep and goat producers now have until 1 January 2027 to ensure all stock leaving their properties have electronic ear tags…Read More

Sheep Central, May 27, 2024

NSW Government promises $1 EID sheep and goat tags

NEW South Wales livestock producers have been promised electronic identification ear tags for sheep and goats for a net cost of $1, under a discounting program announced today…Read More

Sheep Central, May 1, 2024

Drones have sheep welfare and biosecurity inspection advantages

DRONES can provide high quality, accurate information on sheep and cattle welfare, without causing adverse animal welfare effects, a Western Australian study has found…Read More

Sheep Central, April 17, 2024

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