LAMB export volumes from Australia are expected to reach an historical peak this year, buoyed by increased demand from China…Read More
Sheep Central, December 16, 2019
GAPS in wild dog control activities within Western Australia’s dog-fenced areas will be addressed by industry-funded grants announced today…Read More
AUSTRALIAN goat meat producers are working with researchers to boost productivity and meet growing export demand as they measure herd reproduction rates in local production systems…Read More
Sheep Central, September 9, 2019
GOATS sold up to $10-$15 cheaper at Dubbo’s quarterly goat sale last week as continued dry conditions limited restocker activity…Read More
Sheep Central, August 19, 2019
VICTORIAN sheep and goat producers are being asked to have their say on potentially increasing the 12-cent sale duty or levy they are charged when an animal is sold…Read More
Terry Sim, August 16, 2019
QUEENSLAND police are seeking public assistance to identify people involved with the alleged unauthorised mustering of goats on a property in the state’s south-west…Read More
Sheep Central, June 3, 2019
DROUGHT and recent rain have been blamed for the closure of the Bourke goat abattoir in western New South Wales, but its operators have refused to speculate when it could resume operations…Read More
Terry Sim, May 31, 2019
RECORD goat meat pricing has helped major meat processor Thomas Foods International maintain its usual winter slaughter schedule despite waning lamb and sheep supplies…Read More
Terry Sim, May 29, 2019
LEADING Australian meat processor and exporter Thomas Foods International has announced it will pay a record $10 a kilogram for goat meat to supply a new value-adding initiative in the United States…Read More
Terry Sim, May 17, 2019
GOAT meat prices have gained further momentum recently as supply levels tighten following recent rainfall in the eastern states…Read More
Sheep Central, May 10, 2019
MERINO wether lambs sold to $135, Merino ewes made to $151.50 and Boer bucks sold for $250 ahead in a reduced AuctionsPlus offering last week…Read More
Sheep Central, April 29, 2019
AUSTRALIA’S first organised national benchmarking service for goat meat operations is seeking producer collaborators, especially from the rangelands of New South Wales…Read More
Sheep Central, April 2, 2019