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30 Oct 2003 | Israel hitch to live animal trade
Australia's $60 million-a-year live animal trade to Israel is under threat, with Israel's Agriculture Minister given 60 days by the Israeli Supreme Court to show why Australian stock should not be banned. ...... FULL STORY
30 Oct 2003 | Alpine cattle ban hailed
A report commissioned by Parks Victoria has concluded that cattle grazing should be banned in burned areas of Victoria's high country for at least two years. ...... FULL STORY
29 Oct 2003 | 'Safe havens' proposed for live exports
The Australian Government will develop a group of "safe haven" markets to deal with any future rejections of live animal shipments. ...... FULL STORY
28 Oct 2003 | Taxpayers will carry sheep cost for years
On October 26, 2003, the Federal Government announced an inquiry to examine all facets of the live animal export trade. ...... FULL STORY
28 Oct 2003 | Free-range pork producers taste success
Jack and Miriam Neilson's free-range Berkshire pork has proved a hit with consumers. ...... FULL STORY
27 Oct 2003 | Sheep to shore ... finally
The MV Cormo Express saga ended on Friday October 24, 2003, when the 50,000-plus sheep began being unloaded at the Eritrean port of Massawa. ...... FULL STORY
27 Oct 2003 | Alpine cattle row revived
Conservationists are renewing their opposition to alpine grazing over Summer, arguing that the tradition of running cattle on alpine plains severely damages grasslands, peat bogs and other sensitive ecosystems. ...... FULL STORY
24 Oct 2003 | Sheep might yet land in Eritrea
The Federal Government is believed to be close to a deal with Eritrea to take the 50,000-plus sheep on board the MV Cormo Express. ...... FULL STORY
21 Oct 2003 | Cormo Express sheep get the all-clear
Australia's chief veterinarian, Gardner Murray, has inspected the 52,000 sheep on board the MV Cormo Express, now on its way home, and says they are in better condition than sheep that survived the drought. ...... FULL STORY
17 Oct 2003 | Second ship to supply sheep feed as costs mount
A second ship will be sent to the Middle East to meet up with the MV Cormo Express and supply feed for the sheep on board. ...... FULL STORY
16 Oct 2003 | Vaile steps in to sheep trade crisis
The Federal Trade Minister, Mark Vaile, will effectively take over the live animal export industry crisis by visiting the Middle East early in 2004 to restore trading relationships. ...... FULL STORY
15 Oct 2003 | Vic animal laws shock
The Victorian Agriculture Minister, Bob Cameron, will be granted sweeping new powers under animal welfare legislation to be introduced into parliament this week. ...... FULL STORY
15 Oct 2003 | Beef fund cut chews up exports
A review by the Cattle Council of Australia has found that Meat and Livestock Australia marketing funds are "under significant pressure", which could have long-term ramifications for market share in the domestic and export markets. ...... FULL STORY
14 Oct 2003 | Wool growers may demand compo if Cormo comes home
Australian wool growers could sue the Federal Government if the sheep stranded on board the MV Cormo Express are brought back home. ...... FULL STORY
13 Oct 2003 | Sheep stuck in Kuwait
The boatload of 50,000-plus sheep onboard MV Cormo Express is stuck in Kuwait, where it is experiencing problems in loading about 500 tonnes of fodder. ...... FULL STORY
13 Oct 2003 | Speck's spot-on performance at Qld sheepdog trials
John Wightman and his border collie Toolangie Speck won the state title at the Queensland Sheep Dog Trial at Clifton on the Darling Downs yesterday. ...... FULL STORY
10 Oct 2003 | Killing sheep at sea not in Howard's plan
The Prime Minister said on October 9 that the Government does not intend to slaughter the 50,000-plus sheep on board the MV Cormo Express at sea, but remains committed to bringing them back to Australia. ...... FULL STORY
8 Oct 2003 | Sheep may be slaughtered on island
The Federal Government has confirmed that MV Cormo Express's boatload of 52,000 sheep may be offloaded and slaughtered on the Cocos Islands or Christmas Island. ...... FULL STORY
8 Oct 2003 | MLA assurance program is ready to go
Meat and Livestock Australia hopes to begin its Livestock Production Assurance program in March 2004. ...... FULL STORY
7 Oct 2003 | Sheep ship fire delays supplies
A fire on board the MV Cormo Express has delayed plans for its 53,000 sheep. ...... FULL STORY
7 Oct 2003 | Fares receivership threat
Futuris Corporation is on the point of putting livestock exporter Fares Group's Australian operations into receivership. ...... FULL STORY
3 Oct 2003 | FMD future: vaccines or funeral pyres?
An international science team is seeking funding to develop a more effective foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine and better diagnostic tests that would enable livestock disease control agencies to isolate and eventually eliminate the disease. ...... FULL STORY
2 Oct 2003 | Vets urge slaughter of ship sheep to avoid disease
Former leading veterinary officers are urging the Federal Government to order the slaughter of the 50,000-plus sheep stranded on the Cormo Express in the Middle East. ...... FULL STORY
1 Oct 2003 | Prodigal sheep may return
The Federal Government has indicated for the first time that the 50,000-plus sheep stranded at sea in the Middle East may return to Australia. ...... FULL STORY
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