‘Smart’ NSW sheep producers will use EID tags – Vallance
"SMART" New South Wales farmers who usually sell sheep and lambs into Victoria will be putting electronic ear tags in their livestock, Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock president Leonard Vallance...
View ArticleCall for analysis of VIC sheep EID system before national roll-out decision
SHEEP Producers Australia has proposed an independent analysis of Victoria’s mandatory electronic ear tag identification system for sheep and goats prior to consideration of its national roll-out.
View ArticleVictorian Government backs independent look at sheep and goat EID system
MORE sheep and goat producers nationally are taking up electronic identification as the Victorian Government agrees to explore options to review the state’s mandatory EID system.
View ArticleMassive camera theft rocks NSW wild dog and wildlife programs
A THEFT of animal monitoring cameras valued at more than $20,000 in New South Wales’ Guy Fawkes River National Park has compromised important wild dog and wildlife research and management programs.
View ArticleVictorian sheep and goat producers get EID tag rules reminder
VICTORIAN sheep producers and traders have been reminded of their electronic tagging responsibilities as the lambing season gets underway in the state.
View ArticleVictorian saleyards and abattoirs exceeding 90pc EID tag read rates
VICTORIAN saleyards and abattoirs are continuing to scan electronic sheep and goat identifications at read rates of more than 90 percent, according to Agriculture Victoria.
View ArticleArtificial intelligence makes accurate sheep counting a reality
A LIVESTOCK counting system using artificial intelligence will be ready for the live export industry this year and for use in sheep saleyards by April 2020.
View ArticlePig PICs are important for sheep and cattle too….
AGRICULTURE Victoria is reminding pig owners that every property with livestock is legally required to have a Property Identification Code or PIC.
View ArticleNational sheep and livestock EID system under consideration
PROPOSALS to implement and fund the electronic identification of all livestock across Australia, including sheep and goats, are being considered by peak bodies and state farming organisations.
View ArticleBushfires highlight need for livestock Property Identification Codes
RECENT bushfires have highlighted the importance of accurate Property Identification Codes for Agriculture Victoria recovery teams.
View ArticleWA sheep and cattle owners to have a say on ear marks
WESTERN Australian sheep and cattle owners, industry and the community are encouraged to provide feedback on a proposal to make earmarking and branding of stock optional.
View ArticleExpert plugs smart tag spend in national biosecurity budget
A LEADING agriculture expert from CQUniversity Australia has urged government not to ignore digital technologies in their budget commitment to national biosecurity initiatives.
View ArticleNational Biosecurity Committee receives key sheep EID report
A REPORT on how sheep and goat electronic identification could be implemented nationally has been presented to Australia’s National Biosecurity Committee.
View ArticleWorld-first for Ceres Tags – reusable satellite smart ear tags
CERES Tag – the company that developed the world’s first direct to satellite smart ear tag has now created another first - a re-usable satellite smart ear tag.
View ArticleSheep EID changes should follow cattle tag colouring system
MAJOR tag manufacturer Leader Products wants the sheep sector to adopt the same electronic tag colour code system as operates in the cattle industry.
View ArticleNo clarity on sheep EID system milestones in AMM communique
KEY milestones and timelines in the implementation of a mandatory national electronic identification system for sheep and goats remain unclear after a meeting of Australia’s agricultural and primary...
View Article‘Smart’ NSW sheep producers will use EID tags – Vallance
"SMART" New South Wales farmers who usually sell sheep and lambs into Victoria will be putting electronic ear tags in their livestock, Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock president Leonard Vallance...
View ArticleCall for analysis of VIC sheep EID system before national roll-out decision
SHEEP Producers Australia has proposed an independent analysis of Victoria’s mandatory electronic ear tag identification system for sheep and goats prior to consideration of its national roll-out.
View ArticleVictorian Government backs independent look at sheep and goat EID system
MORE sheep and goat producers nationally are taking up electronic identification as the Victorian Government agrees to explore options to review the state’s mandatory EID system.
View ArticleMassive camera theft rocks NSW wild dog and wildlife programs
A THEFT of animal monitoring cameras valued at more than $20,000 in New South Wales’ Guy Fawkes River National Park has compromised important wild dog and wildlife research and management programs.
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