Could goatmeat redefine Australia’s deli game? Here’s the story behind the 100% goatmeat salami challenging the pork industry.

With more than 1.2 million sheep and 200,000 cattle moving through the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) annually, the head of Australia’s third largest saleyard says a few small actions before sending animals can lead to better outcomes.

Lot feeding and intensive finishing are intensive forms of animal production where groups of animals are placed in yards or enclosures of a minimum size consistent with animal health and comfort. These animals are fed high quality feed rations to achieve optimal rates of liveweight gain. Feedlot design MLA has...

The purpose of this project was to fund the editing and preparation of a tertiary level textbook for publication.The textbook, published as Beef Cattle Production and Trade is the first beef production specific tertiary textbook that covers all aspects of beef production in Australia.The book has been published by CSIRO...

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Background This program of activity explored the existing relationship between meat processors and the pet food industry to gain access to the veterinary nutraceutical market - in particular use of red meat byproducts as possible next generation nutraceutical for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA), and rheumatoid...

Overcoming the complexities of transporting prime lambs across Bass Strait requires planning, clear communication, good relationships and a flexible approach. A trio operating in northern Tasmania have mastered shipping to the mainland − ensuring lambs are consistently delivered to their destination clean, healthy and strong.

Is your feedlot prepared for upcoming changes to the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme?

Castrating and spaying are important husbandry techniques to prevent unwanted breeding in livestock. Castration is a regular part of cattle, sheep and goat husbandry in Australia. Spaying is a largely restricted to cattle in northern Australia in situations where control of bulls is difficult. Best practice procedure for castration and...