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New National Vendor Declarations now available

Web02 July 2020. Producers and value chain stakeholders are reminded that new versions of the Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD) for all …

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Livestock breeding and growth Meat & Livestock Australia

WebThe ME per kg of feed dry matter (units are MJ ME/kg DM) is the standard used in Australia. This is termed the ‘energy density’ of a feed and is the main driver of livestock growth per …

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Bovine respiratory disease Meat & Livestock Australia

WebBovine respiratory disease. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most common cause of illness and death in Australian feedlot cattle. It is most common in the first four weeks …

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© Meat & Livestock Australia Limited Herd health and welfare

WebHerd health and welfare Key actions Know the common cattle diseases in your locality and whether they are likely to affect production. Implement a disease management plan …

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Guide to developing an animal health management plan for

Web2 Introduction Healthy animals have better welfare outcomes and are more productive and profitable than unhealthy animals. Development of an animal health management plan is …

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Bovine Johne's Disease MBFP More Beef from Pastures

WebBJD is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. The bacteria live in the animal's intestines and cause thickening of the bowel wall which …

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Ewes Meat & Livestock Australia

WebEwes. Ewe reproduction is measured by the capacity to conceive and rear lambs to weaning each season following puberty. This is influenced by the timing of joining and lambing …

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Disease Prevention MBFP More Beef from Pastures

WebDiseases that affect cattle may be caused by: infections from bacteria, viruses or fungi. parasite infestations. nutritional deficiencies, excesses or imbalances. metabolic …

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The Farmers' Guide

Web2 Where to get help Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call) SA: PIRSA Biosecurity Animal Health (08) 8207 7900 QLD: Biosecurity Queensland 132 …

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Animal husbandry research and development

WebMLA’s animal husbandry research and development (R&D) investments aim to enhance animal welfare through best practice, increase levels of productivity and profitability and …

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Ovine brucellosis Meat & Livestock Australia

WebOvine brucellosis (OB) is a bacterial sheep disease characterised by infertility in rams. Infected rams produce semen of lower quality, making them sub-fertile or sterile. The …

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diseases Meat & Livestock Australia

WebOvine Brucellosis. Gidgee poisoning. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning. Biserrula photosensitivity. Benefits to industry. The prevention and treatment of livestock diseases …

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Hormonal growth promotants MBFP More Beef from Pastures

Web7.04 - Hormonal growth promotants. Hormonal growth promotants (HGPs) are supplements of the hormones that naturally occur in all animals. HGPs are contained in silicone or …

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Farm biosecurity Meat & Livestock Australia

WebTry to source stockfeed locally. Feeding restricted animal material (RAM) to ruminants and swill to pigs is illegal in Australia as it has led to diseases including Bovine spongiform …

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