Livestock

Beyond The SaleyardsIncreased quantity sees sheep value fall

There are increased stock numbers hitting the market as a lack of water for stock becomes a significant issue in many WA agricultural areas.

Gavin Bignell

Fire struggleTough road ahead for scorched farmers

“The number of people and animals affected, plus the amount of infrastructure and vegetation destroyed is unprecedented.”

Zach Relph

Prime BeefPrime Beef is ultimate reference guide — no bull

Within the magazine-style bullish publication, are photos of some of the top bulls on offer this season — a not-to-miss opportunity to get a firsthand look at your next potential investment.

Bob Garnant

African swine fever$66 million for African swine fever safeguards

A more-than $60 million biosecurity package has been unveiled to safeguard Australia’s $5.3 billion pork industry from the pig disease affecting global hog stocks.

Zach Relph

Beyond the saleyardsPrices ease with processors full

Mutton and lamb prices were unchanged over the past week with crossbred lambs bringing $7/kg and mutton $5.20/kg.

Gavin Bignell

Stubble issueStubble may be inferior after heat

Sheep producers have been put on high alert as summer conditions intensify.

Zach Relph

Great thesisStudy backs sheep returns

Michael Young flirted with a career in engineering, but agriculture eventually reeled the farmer’s son back.

Zach Relph

Wild dogsDogs driving Coorow wild

Mid West sheep producer Charles Wass “unfortunately” knows the wrath of wild dogs well.

Zach Relph

Flocking eastWA sheep and lamb exodus to the east nears 400,000 head

The 386,005 total, with lambs accounting for 64 per cent of transfers, marks a 218 per cent increase year-on-year and a 23 per cent hike on 2017 levels.

Zach Relph

Beyond The SaleyardsMutton and merinos keep driving market

Last week mutton prices moved higher and support increased for merino lambs.

Rob Kelly

Cattle callBuild new saleyards in the South West: cattle buff

“An upgrade to (the Boyanup) facility is just not doable — they may as well contribute those funds directly into a new facility.”

Nicolette Barbas and Zach Relph

Bold decisionBullish move pays off for South West stud

Gandy Angus Stud of Manjimup sold 42 bulls through Elders at the Boyanup saleyards last Thursday.

Bob Garnant

Beyond the SaleayardsSheep prices steady as demand rises

Feedlot demand continues to grow, with Kingston Rest Feedlot increasing its live weight price for crossbred lambs to $3.20.

Gavin Bignell

Value risesWA cattle prices continue upward trend

“The heifer vealers have been anywhere from 250¢/kg to 300¢/kg, again with weight and breed being very important.”

Zach Relph

Trucking permitDry areas to get livestock transport aid

The State Government has made the special assistance permits temporarily available upon application from livestock transporters, until December 15.

Zach Relph

Secret dealSuper pigs agreement will stay secret

“The terms of Australian Pork Limited’s settlement with Westpork are confidential, but this legal arrangement was the only viable option.”

Zach Relph

Semen saleHistoric bull semen sale raises $17,000 for charity

Almost 5000 straws of rare bull semen, mainly tropical composite beef cattle breeds whose genetics are not readily available anymore, have gone under the hammer to raise more than $17,000 for charity.

Zach Relph

Beef compChallenge a chance for information and prizes

WA’s only beef supply chain competition, now in its sixth year, is set to kick off on January 11 with an inspection opportunity at the Mount Barker Regional Saleyards.

Bob Garnant

Cattle rivalsCattle competition in Indonesia beefing up

“We expect Indian carabeef and Brazilian beef imports to potentially fill this gap.”

Zach Relph

Waived goodbyeFees temporarily waived to lift meat sector

“For MLA, ‘fewer, bigger and bolder’ will become a key guiding principle so we can deliver transformational change.”

Zach Relph

Saleyard solutionKen keen on South West saleyard, regardless of location

“If it is a new one or upgrading the existing one ... what’s most important is that we have an operating saleyards.”

Zach Relph

Beyond the SaleyardsWA’s crossbred lamb adds value

WA Meat Marketing Co-Operative, V&V Walsh and Hillside Meat Processors all increased crossbred lamb bids last week, bringing prices between $6.80 and $7.

Rob Kelly

New focusWellard exits ‘risky, volatile’, live export trading

Wellard’s John Klepec says the company will now focus exclusively on chartering rather than live export trading, because it was more suited to its financial situation.

Jenne Brammer