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Vic processor Midfield flies in meat inspectors to keep plant running

Victorian meat processor Midfield has had to fly in coronavirus-free inspectors from interstate to keep its plant running after a brief closure last week to test all its workers for COVID-19…Read More


COVID a community and public health issue, not a meat industry issue, says AMIC

COVID was a public health issue and a community-transmitted virus, not a meat industry or food safety issue, AMIC argued in a statement this afternoon, as Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews warned that entire industries could be shut down in the state if people continued to go to work with symptoms..Read More


Zoetis targets $100,000 to support mental health in the bush

Animal Health company Zoetis continues to support the mental health challenges faced by people living in rural Australia through its partnership with mental health organisation Beyond Blue. The company is lining up for its fifth consecutive year of fundraising activity, aiming to raise up to $100,000 to support the cause in 2020…Read More


Victoria’s Midfield plant back at work after precautionary COVID closure

Victorian meat processor Midfield appears to have avoided any spread of COVID-19 to its Warrnambool abattoir after resuming operations yesterday…Read More


China’s COVID testing on imported food creates long delays, cost burdens

Long delays are being reported in chilled and frozen food exports arriving in China, as Chinese authorities continue to rigorously test imported foodstuffs for COVID-19. ..Read More


Record cattle prices face risks amid global pandemic

While a largely recovered Australian dollar explains some of the downward pressure, weak global demand fundamentals for some commodities will be an issue over the coming months, says NAB, in its latest Rural Commodity Wrap. While buying activity is expected to continue as long as it keeps raining, there are substantial risks for the sustainability of cattle prices amid a global pandemic, it warns..Read More


Recruitment: ICMJ’s online careers expo extends to three days

The Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association will host a three-day digital careers expo, with a range of activities now planned starting with an industry advice panel on Wednesday July 8…Read More


Grainfed trading budget sees big turnaround

Results from Beef Central’s latest 100-day grainfed trading budget have turned around dramatically since our previous budget delivered back on 7 May. From a record projected loss of $212 six weeks ago, today’s budget reflects considerably higher finished cattle prices, and cheaper feed costs – albeit that feeder cattle prices have risen sharply..Read More


Onboard perspective: Cruising with cattle during Covid-19

COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships earlier this year have left the Australian public quite understandably concerned about ocean going vessels as one of the most serious threats for future infections. But, as Ross Ainsworth writes from on board the Ocean Shearer this week, in the case of cargo vessels including livestock carriers, the reverse is the case…Read More


Open letter stresses value of animal agriculture

Almost 70 groups and individuals representing scientists, researchers, veterinarians and producers from across the world have written an “open letter” to highlight the valuable role of animal agriculture and to warn against the spread of unfounded claims and misinformation circulated during the COVID-19 pandemic…Read More


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