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LNP announces replacement for Gregory seat | Queensland Country Life

Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you’ve got a story idea for me. Based at […]

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APHIS strengthens animal health surveillance with UME investigation funding

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is collaborating with the National Animal Health Laboratory Network to bolster national animal health preparedness. The $1 million funding will support rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events, or UMEs, in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging threats. This proactive approach to […]

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NCBA, CattleFax partner on new culling resource

A new resource developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps cattle producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions. “Right Way. Right Time. – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management” is now available at www.ncba.org. With effective planning, cull cattle can be a significant source of revenue and should not be overlooked. In […]

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Texas, Oklahoma battling large wildfires

Multiple counties across Texas and Oklahoma are battling several large wildfires after dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and increased wind speeds this week resulted in increased risk of wildfire activity. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is the largest, has burned 850,000 acres and is 0% contained as of Wednesday evening. It is also the second-largest […]

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