April 2022 edition headlines JEV and feral pigs Resolve and resilience tested War – the ultimate farming challenge Commercialisation project application call Sometimes size matters too much Celebrating women in pork Australia’s chief veterinary officer’s JEV message QFF welcomes new CEO Small Batch make a mark QPCG Industry Day in June Surety and security Strong…
In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a 57-year-old male with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart on January 10 and continues to do well according to doctors. It was the only available option for the patient. The historic surgery was conducted by the University of Maryland Medicine. This organ transplant…
Christmas 2021 was down slightly according to sales data obtained from Australian Pork Limited. An analysis has shown total fresh meat volume decreased by 3.6 percent compared to the abnormal bumper year of 2020. This was due to a decline in the percentage of Australian households purchasing fresh meat in the Christmas period and shoppers…
Wild pigs are often thought of as ecosystem destroyers, but a new study found they also cultivate biodiverse rainforests in their native habitats. Dr Matthew Luskin from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Queensland has been researching the effect of native pigs in Malaysian rainforests and found their nests may be critical…
March 2022 edition headlines No more porkies – increased protection for meat labelling 2022 global meat trade Trapping standards for feral pigs Leadership leanings and learnings Industry’s EAD representatives for 2022 First mass administered erysipelas vaccine for pigs Pig production seasonality 2022 Raising a stink Working with industry to deliver sustainability framework Queensland pork scene…
If you’re looking for something a little different for dinner, a new flavour sensation is dry aged pork. While high-end restaurants and butcheries have been using the method of dry aging pork almost exclusively, the Australian product has made its debut and is now available at supermarkets. Agnes co-owner and chef Ben Williamson said dry…
Australian Pork Butchers is a free program resourced by Australian Pork Limited dedicated to providing insights, resources and marketing material to support the sale of pork within retail butchers. The past year has seen an overhaul for the program, with a shift to focus on creating a supportive community and unlocking new communication channels. APL…
The Australian Government has given Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea a helping hand in their battle to respond and recover from devastating African swine fever outbreaks. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said Timor-Leste had received $180,000 and PNG had received an extra $205,000 to help combat the effects of the highly contagious…
February 2022 edition headlines Island neighbours funded to fight African swine fever Safe pork supply chain Assisting newborn piglets to increase survival and growth Profiling prominent pork people Piggery pumps pros and cons APL program inspiring butcher shop owners Supporting a future of higher welfare learning Next on the Menu Season Two JBS Australia officially…
The Australian pork sector is full of hard working and passionate people and, for many, it is more than just a job – the role they play in society is fundamental to their identity. When supply chain participants are attacked for carrying out their professions and their passion, it can become a personal attack on…
Boar taint is one of the main reasons consumers may have product failure rates. Immunocastration is one of the tools producers can use to deal with off-odour and off-flavour issues in pork. However, while approximately 60 percent of the Australian herd utilises IC in their production, the remaining portion may not use this technology due…
Australian producers are converting their animal waste into fuel for biogas power plants – turning ponds of poop into power. Not known for being clean or green, piggeries are rapidly becoming greener than vegetables where climate change is concerned. Investment and effort by industry organisations and producers have seen pork production develop into the country’s…