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FMD and LSD: Lots of talk but no meaningful action

FMD and LSD: Lots of talk but no meaningful action

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) infection in Indonesia was officially announced on 3 March 2022. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) infection was
FMD ‘uncontrolled’ in Indonesia as higher biosecurity fines mooted

FMD ‘uncontrolled’ in Indonesia as higher biosecurity fines mooted

Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt. HIGHER fines for breaching Australia’s biosecurity laws are being investigated following the detection of confirmed
When ‘FMD fragments’ fuel full blown fears

When ‘FMD fragments’ fuel full blown fears

AUSTRALIA thankfully does not have foot and mouth disease, but headlines that followed yesterday’s media conference by agricultural minister Murray
50kg of CO2 to 1kg of beef, how common is it?

50kg of CO2 to 1kg of beef, how common is

PRELIMINERY results from a soil carbon project in Central Queensland have been generating plenty of discussion in the past week,
QLD strengthens efforts over emergency animal disease threats

QLD strengthens efforts over emergency animal disease threats

WITH close to half the national cattle population within its borders, Queensland has strengthened prevention and preparedness efforts in response
Ag groups back Beagle Brigade Act of 2022

Ag groups back Beagle Brigade Act of 2022

More than 50 prominent agricultural, livestock, veterinary and trade organizations are calling for the passage of H.R.8432, the Beagle Brigade Act
NARA: Rendering makes our food footprint smaller

NARA: Rendering makes our food footprint smaller

Last week President and CEO of the North American Renderers Association Kent Swisher testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on
Tyson to pay $10.5m in cattle contract lawsuit

Tyson to pay $10.5m in cattle contract lawsuit

Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, will pay a cattle feeder $2.57 million in damages as well as
Wildfire threat persists, fueled by drought, triple-digit temperatures

Wildfire threat persists, fueled by drought, triple-digit temperatures

With 99% of Texas experiencing some level of drought, critically to extremely dry vegetation and critical fire weather continue to
Expanding your Herd? Beware of Johne

Expanding your Herd? Beware of Johne

What is Johne’s Disease?  Johne’s (pronounced Yo-knees) Disease is a slow, progressive disease of adult cattle characterized by profuse, watery
Checking pregnancy status early can help with culling decisions

Checking pregnancy status early can help with culling decisions

Many hopeful parents eagerly watch for the result on a home pregnancy test because they know that answer will likely
Opinion: Biosecurity underpins food security (and trumps tourism)

Opinion: Biosecurity underpins food security (and trumps tourism)

NSW beef and sheep producer Angus Hobson, a former chairman of the Southern Australian Meat Research Council and past CEO