Empty cows at Esperance
While the north of the state is struggling with floods and wild weather, cattle producers in parts of the south are still feeling the effect of last year's dry weather. With the calving season around...
View ArticleCattle exodus could spell trouble for Western Australian cattle industry
Cattle producers are concerned that the number of cattle leaving Western Australia could create problems for the industry in the long term. Livestock have been leaving the state in record numbers due...
View ArticleCrop grazing reaps more wheat and keeps cattle mooving
An Esperance farmer has had some remarkable success with grazing his crops. Andrew Fowler of Condingup east of Esperance, has managed to increasing his cereal production by 20 per cent and up his...
View ArticleFarmers divided over hormone enhanced beef
Cattle producers are split over whether Coles' decision to ban hormone enhanced beef is a good thing for the industry. Some cattle producers are concerned that a shift towards beef without hormone...
View ArticleVet viability threatened by lay cattle pregnancy testers
Vets in the south of the state say their viability is being threatened by the growth of cattle pregnancy testing by non-veterinarians . Since 2007 non-vets have been able to pregnancy test cattle...
View ArticleCattlemen disagree on MLA compensation
There's been a mixed reaction among Western Australian cattlemen on the issue of compensation for producers affected by the live export ban.
View ArticleCows help in battle against powdery mildew
Western Australian barley growers have a new ally in fighting powdery mildew - cows.
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