AUSTRALIA’S farmers and the general community are being asked to be vigilant and report any dead birds after H5 bird flu was detected in two migratory seabirds in Western Australia over the weekend…Read More
Sheep Central, June 22, 2026
AUSTRALIA’S red meat industry will lose independent board-level input on traceability issues with the integration of the Integrity Systems Company into Meat & Livestock Australia, according to former MLA and ISC director Andrew Michael…Read More
Terry Sim, May 13, 2026
VICTORIAN livestock farmers looking to clean up after recent bushfires as fire restrictions come off have been warned burn piles can be a risk to their animals…Read More
Sheep Central, April 14, 2026
PEAK industry body Wool Industries Australia has called for united action to strengthen wool traceability through Property Identification Code declarations on clip specis…Read More
A RAPID assessment of the risks posed by high pathogenicity avian influenza to Australia’s sheep and goat industries has recommended avoiding co-mingling of poultry with small ruminants…Read More
Sheep Central, December 1, 2025
CONFIRMATION of highly pathogenic bird flu on the sub-Antarctic Heard Island does not increase the risk to Australia, but highlights the importance of vigilance, biosecurity and preparedness, a government statement said today…Read More
Sheep Central, November 25, 2025
VICTORIAN livestock producers are being asked to remain vigilant for anthrax as weather conditions heat up across the state. In February 2024, anthrax was confirmed as the cause of several..Read More
Sheep Central, November 24, 2025
QUEENSLAND’S wool sector is the top performer in a bid to have 90 percent of bales consigned nationally declared with a Property Identification Code by 1 January 2026 through the Australian Wool Traceability Hub…Read More
Sheep Central, November 5, 2025
DESPITE no current cases of anthrax in New South Wales, livestock producers who manage high-risk properties where anthrax has occurred are being reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep to protect their animals…Read More
Sheep Central, October 31, 2025
WOOLPRODUCERS Australia launched its Post-farmgate Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness and Response RD&E Strategy 2025-30 at the Wool Industries Australia Wool Week Forum in Melbourne this week…Read More
Sheep Central, September 12, 2025
AUSTRALIAN-funded workshops in Indonesia are helping to protect the livestock industries in both countries from Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease…Read More
Terry Sim, August 20, 2025
A WORLD-FIRST biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from Foot and Mouth Disease has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government…Read More
Sheep Central, August 5, 2025