With the changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program many producers are more aware of Animal Health Declarations (AHD) which work in conjunction with National Vendor Declaration (NVD) to provide buyers with additional information on the health status of…
Don’t let pinkeye impact stock growth and saleability – address any risk early, particularly in young stock and weaners. Pinkeye is inflammation and damage to the eye commonly caused by bacteria, and flies play a major role in spreading pinkeye…
The livestock industry is on the front foot, strengthening the LPA program to meet changing consumer expectations. With recent changes to the Livestock Production Assurance program, there is speculation about what’s needed to meet new requirements. In some instances, people…
he time for flystrike is upon us. Sheep producers know the damage that shiny green fly can cause, being responsible for over 90 per cent of flystrike incidences. The fly lays eggs on the soiled wool or open wound with…
Feeling confused by all the discussion about the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program and biosecurity? You’re not alone! Let’s sort through the changes being implemented by industry through MLAs Integrity Systems Company. Am I even part of LPA? LPA is…
We know all too well when dealing with livestock that extra safety measures could be taken but time just doesn’t seem to allow for it. That being said, there are countless reasons why you should make the extra time and…
We want to thank you, Victoria’s red meat and fibre producers, for your support and input over the last 12 months and encourage you to get even more involved. It’s been a busy period with the addition of a new…
The topic of a livestock standstill (LSS) generates a lot of interest at Livestock Health & Biosecurity VICTORIA events. Figures from Agriculture Victoria reveal that on any given day, 100,000 head of cattle, 40,000 pigs and 30,000 sheep are on…
Changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program require producers to have a biosecurity plan in place from 1 October 2017. A farm biosecurity plan captures practices which reduce the risk of introducing or spreading disease, pests and weeds on…
July 1st 2017 will see the end of Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (JBAS) transition period. What this mean for producers with ‘beef only’ herds: A property with no biosecurity plan in place by the end of June 2017 will revert…
Logs and weeds aside, the forgotten odds and sods in paddocks can cause you grief. Old paint cans, ash piles, oil filters, linoleum and batteries are just a few examples which are major causes of lead poisoning. Cattle are inquisitive…
Q Fever is on the rise. Despite rarely causing clinical disease in animals, Q Fever can be transmitted from infected animals to humans. Q Fever may be undiagnosed because it can have similar symptoms to the flu, such as muscle…