Leading animal nutrition company celebrates 50 years

Zinpro Corporation, the leading provider of performance trace mineral animal nutrition, is commemorating 50 years of business with a bold rebrand that represents its passion and commitment for the future – advancing performance together. Zinpro president and chief executive officer Rob Sheffer said, “For the past 50 years, customers have relied on Zinpro to continually…

Ramped up biosecurity measures as illegal pork imports increase

The pork industry has called on pig farmers to boost their biosecurity measures after African swine fever and foot and mouth disease virus fragments were again detected in pork products seized at Australia’s international mail centres. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals including buffalo, pigs, cattle, sheep, deer, camels and…

Actioning the National Feral Pig Action Plan

Over the past 12 months, significant engagement with our Steering Group and the many stakeholders and land managers impacted by feral pigs has led to the development of the first-ever National Feral Pig Action Plan. I’m pleased to advise that, following stakeholder feedback from its month-long consultation period during February, the final draft plan has…

May 2021

May 2021 edition headlines Biosecurity measures need continuous re-evaluation Piglet survival month Meat processors support RSPCA welfare standards Meat-eaters put to the sword Industry consultation rolls out around Australia Pork prices are still bullish Ramped up biosecurity measures as illegal pork imports increase Using science to optimise a positive pork eating experience Winter is coming…