Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the research will look at ways to improve meat traceability, animal welfare and meat quality. “On-animal sensors or smart-tags is an emerging technology and…
In addition to reducing stress and providing a good environment, it is important weaner pigs have access to a well-balanced diet to support their growth and performance. In recent years, APL has supported research looking at nutritional strategies to promote weaner performance. Each week during May, the APL Update email newsletter was used to promote…
Mark McLean is currently the managing director and co-owner of Riverhaven Enterprises and Top Multiplier Pty Ltd – both family agricultural companies operating 2000 sows on two independent 1000 sow pig farms in South Australia. Joining Australian Pork Limited in November 2019 as a producer director on the Board, Mr McLean has extensive experience in…
June 2021 edition headlines Australian pork a winner at the Apiam Race Day Federal Budget: annual economic plan Pork it up every which way you like Australia’s biosecurity investment An Australian pork producer’s perspective Leading the way in agricultural technology Apiam launches Data Pig program Pork recipe goes viral Innovation Plan gears up New head…