NSW seeks federal support for world-first mRNA foot and mouth disease vaccine
Scientists are preparing to submit a potential breakthrough vaccine preventing foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock for…
How wild bird poo testing in northern Australia is helping keep eggs on the shelves
It is early morning on a remote Northern Territory beach, but the heat and humidity are already stifling.…
Goat salami on Australian shelves as industry looks to expand domestic market
Australia is the world’s biggest goat meat exporter, but Australians are among the least likely in the world…
Spring outlook positive for east coast farmers, but some still struggling
A bumper spring is expected for livestock producers, and grain growers are anticipating the nation’s third-largest crop on…
Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wo
For millennia humans have tried to scare wolves away from their livestock. Most of them didn’t have drones.…
Agriculture, fisheries and forestry in Australia set to be worth record $101b
The value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry production in Australia is set to reach a record $101.6 billion…
Quality Meat Scotland backs genetics drive to cut emissions
Quality Meat Scotland is backing a major study into how smarter breeding can slash greenhouse gas emissions while…
Why do we domesticate some animals but not others? It’s all about the four Fs.
As the information age morphs into the misinformation age, it’s hard to know what to believe anymore. Falsehoods…
Jail for Chinkapook farmer whose neglect caused death of 2,500 sheep
A Mallee farmer has been jailed for six months after government officials discovered more than 700 dead sheep…
Victoria’s two CFA large animal rescue units struggle to meet demand
When Mollie the horse got stuck inside a hay feeder at Beveridge, north of Melbourne, in May, owner…
Drought-hit farmer uses own superannuation to start circular fodder fund
Unable to afford a full semi-trailer load of hay but needing more feed than charities are often able…
Miniature Highland cow scam costs victims thousands of dollars
Scammers are stealing thousands of dollars by posing as miniature Highland cow breeders and mimicking the websites of…