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…
DetailsBoar 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…
DetailsAustralian 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…
DetailsMillions of insect larvae are being used to turn livestock waste, including pork and poultry, into effective and stable fertiliser for food production. The 500,000 pigs grown in Australia annually produce untreated manure that is nutrient rich though is not safe to use on all food crops. Future Green Solutions is working with the University…
DetailsAustralia’s frontline offensive against biosecurity risks, African swine fever and hitchhiker pests was bolstered recently, with 96 biosecurity officers starting work – a firm focus on tackling the evolving threats. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the bulk recruitment was part of the Australian Government’s commitment to get more frontline boots on…
DetailsNew insights into consumer awareness and purchasing behaviour in Adelaide has been revealed in a trial marketing campaign conducted by Australian Pork Limited this year. The APL marketing team re-launched the trial in metropolitan Adelaide in March as a response to extensive research showing most consumers were unaware that they were buying ham or bacon…
DetailsThe Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ newly trained team will be the department’s eyes in the sky when it comes to feral pig monitoring and emergency response. The group completed helicopter safety training starting with practical underwater escape training and hazard scanning in a helicopter flight simulator. They then took to the skies with a…
DetailsAPIAM Animal Health, in collaboration with APRIL and Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, are pleased to provide the Australian pig industry access to lawsonia intracellularis quantitative polymerase chain reaction testing. The diagnostic qPCR test provides more precise detection of lawsonia intracelluaris compared to existing diagnostic methods and by doing so provides opportunity for improved production outcomes.…
DetailsWith Christmas around the corner, Australians are determined to reconnect with loved ones after another year affected by COVID-19. But despite eased restrictions, uncertainty around interstate and international travel will continue the trend towards entertaining at home. Which means big opportunities for Australians to celebrate the festive season with pork. This year, the Australian Pork…
DetailsSunprok has received a $2.89 million grant to help improve animal welfare practices across the industry. Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley said the federal grant would help SunPork, Australia’s largest pork producer, work towards eliminating the practice of tail removal from pigs. “On this proposal SunPork will join with its research partners at pig…
DetailsA Wild pig found dead in Hong Kong has tested positive for the African swine fever virus. The region had been free of the disease since May and it is the first detection in a wild animal in the region. According to the official report to the World Organisation for Animal Health, a carcass was…
DetailsAn initiative by Australian Pork Limited to reclaim International Bacon Day has created a stir across the nation. In the lead up to September 4, the tongue in cheek campaign dropped the ‘Inter’ to celebrate ‘National Bacon Day’ as a reminder to shoppers to do the ‘Aussie check’ for the country-of-origin label when buying smallgoods.…
Details
