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19/11/2008 | GROWERS are outraged that $500,000 will be cut from the cattle compensation fund for education about the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).
Cooler weather hits WA stock sales
16/11/2008 | Recent cooler weather has affected all livestock sales in WA, with severe frost occurring throughout the lower half of the State and the damage is estimated to be extensive, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.  | CommentsComments (1)
WA sheep yardings decline
16/11/2008 | Sheep and lamb supply at WA saleyards covered by MLA's National Livestock Reporting Service declined 8pc from last week.
$4.10kg beef contract not real: Harvey
15/11/2008 | THE recent producer challenge for grain fed cattle contracts to start at $4.10/kg has been labelled unrealistic by WA's largest beef processor.
Green light for new abattoir
14/11/2008 | Construction of the first new abattoir to be built in WA for 35 years has been approved.
$4/kg beef magic carcase figure
14/11/2008 | An independent report commissioned by the Agriculture Department says lotfeeders will lose money unless a price of $4/kg carcase weight is achieved for grain-fed cattle next year.   | CommentsComments (1)
Govt funds animal welfare expert
13/11/2008 | The Department of Agriculture and Food has created a new position - Animal Welfare technical officer - to help livestock industries to develop preventive strategies in animal welfare risk areas.
13/11/2008 | A young West Australian scientist has taken out this year’s prestigious International Meat Secretariat Prize for Meat Science and Technology.
Campdraft stars hit Northam
12/11/2008 | Some of the best campdrafters from across Western Australia will vie for the Wellard Star of the West title at the Northam Equestrian Centre this weekend.
Muchea saleyards finally get funding go ahead
12/11/2008 | CONSTRUCTION of the Muchea Livestock Centre is finally set to begin after the State Government signed off on a $54.5 million funding package this week.
Urgent flystrike warning for WA graziers
10/11/2008 | The Department of Agriculture and Food has warned farmers and absentee landholders to check their sheep as current weather conditions are perfect for flystrike.
Volatility persists on Korean beef market
7/11/2008 | Although Korean wholesalers have reported low trade activity over the last few weeks, Australian beef and veal exports to Korea remained strong in October at 13,213 tonnes (shipped weight), Meat and Livestock Australia reports.
WA's lamb prices on upward trend
7/11/2008 | WA lamb prices went against the recent national trend, with rates increasing this week, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
Red meat group wants $4.10/kg
6/11/2008 | THE Red Meat Action Group (RMAG) believe lotfeeders should hold out for $4.10/kg before putting calves on feed this year.
Bonus for high-yielding lambs
5/11/2008 | WA lamb producers will soon be paid extra for higher meat yielding lambs.
Beef levy funding review underway
4/11/2008 | The committee formed to review the beef marketing funding levy is inviting submissions from cattle levy payers and other industry stakeholders.
Surprise: ALFA supports ethanol research grants
4/11/2008 | The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has welcomed the Federal Government launch of its $15million research grants program for second generation biofuels research.
Young lamb yardings spike later in '08
3/11/2008 | Young lamb yardings at saleyards covered by the National Livestock Reporting Service are 13pc higher so far this spring compared to last year.
Mutton prices, numbers decline
31/10/2008 | Mutton numbers may have decreased by 12pc this week, but it was not enough to stop the downward path of mutton prices, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.
Live exports vital for wool industry: WAFarmers
31/10/2008 | WAFarmers Wool Council has expressed concern at recent comments made by prominent sheepmeat processor, Roger Fletcher, where it was suggested that the live sheep export industry should be stopped.   | CommentsComments (3)
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