China confirms 11 ASF outbreaks
Officials from China’s agriculture ministry have reported that China’s use of wheat in pig feed is expected to remain high and that the country has had 11 African swine fever…
Audit finds gaps in pig transport systems
Animal movement vehicles and visitors to farms are two key biosecurity risks, according to an audit of data from the pig industry, supply chain partners, government and publicly available information.…
ASF response a biosecurity shield
The Australian Government’s $66.6 million African swine fever response package has strengthened Australia’s biosecurity measures and ensured our system remains a world-class defence. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David…
August 2021
August 2021 edition headlines Cybercriminals targeting Australian agriculture APL’s digital transformation Advance notice of Australian Pork Limited AGM BE Campbell bid for Rivalea knocked down but not out Mummified pig…
ASF outbreaks continue to roil Indian pork sector
African swine fever outbreaks are causing major disruptions in the Indian state of Mizoram, killing over 4600 pigs in two months. Indian animal health authorities have logged 4650 ASF mortalities…
Obese pigs fuel slump in pork prices
Obese pigs in China are being blamed for worsening a sudden slide in the country’s pork prices. In the hope the animals will generate higher returns should prices rebound, farmers…
JBS Australia to acquire Rivalea
JBS Australia Group announced an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Rivalea Holdings Pty Ltd and 100 percent of Oxdale Dairy Enterprise Pty Ltd – together Rivalea – from Singapore-listed…
July 2021
July 2021 edition headlines Building leadership for rural, regional and remote Australia Putting Australian pork industry people first APL delegates debate pork industry future Peculiar Pig Farm Feral pig management…
Smartening-up meat traceability
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…
May weaner performance update
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,…
An Australian pork producer’s perspective
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…
June 2021
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…