VFF seeks next generation of industry leaders
The VFF is encouraging emerging industry leaders to nominate in the upcoming VFF Livestock Group and VFF Water Council elections.
Category Livestock
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New Livestock Loading Ramps Standard
Late last year Standards Australia released a new Standard AS 5340 “Livestock loading/unloading ramps & forcing pens” for the industry. The Standard was created on the back of a Coronial recommendation following a fatal accident which occurred in 2013. The…
Mandatory Pain Relief for Mulesing Sheep in Victoria
From the 1st July 2020 pain relief for mulesing sheep will be mandatory under legislation in Victoria. This means that a pain relief product registered for use on sheep by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must be…
The Facts About Q Fever
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…