It has been a busy but successful year for Livestock SA and its members, with the organisation
continuing to advocate for the South Australian livestock industry.

– Geoff Power, President of Livestock SA

Livestock SA is seeking the support of the South Australian Government regarding its concerns over changes to the National Bovine Johne’s Disease Program, particularly the disbandment of the Australian Johne’s Disease Market Assurance Program for Cattle (CattleMAP) from November 1.
– Andrew Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of Livestock SA

Spring storms caused widespread damage across the state earlier this month, with strong winds and flooding contributing to reported damage from SA livestock producers.
– Andrew Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of Livestock SA

Livestock producers were given the chance to explore a prototype of the Livestock Brands App at the Livestock SA Update & AGM and first-ever SA Cattle Producers Forum at Hahndorf.
– Andrew Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of Livestock SA

On July 29, 2016, a number of changes were made to the Pastoral Industry Award which means livestock producers employing staff are likely to be impacted.
– Chas Cini, industrial relations specialist

The SA Sheep Industry Blueprint is focused on increasing the value and production of the sheep industry by 20 percent in the next five years. Several projects are underway to help achieve this overarching target.
– Stephen Lee, SA Sheep Industry Blueprint Manager

Together with WoolProducers Australia, Livestock SA is encouraging growers to take time and fill out the AWEX National Wool Declaration. This is an initiative of the industry to consolidate critical information about the Australian wool clip for the use of and promotion to buyers of Australian wool.
– Geoff Power, President of Livestock SA

South Australian cattle producers have a rare opportunity to offer feedback on the competitiveness of the beef sector as part of a market study by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
– Andy Withers, Board member of Livestock SA and Cattle Council of Australia

Where work is needed to erect, rebuild or repair boundary fences between neighbouring properties, communication between and consensus between landholders is ideal. However, consensus is not easily achieved, particularly when it comes to cost and who will pay.
– Kate Bickford, DW Fox Tucker

The South Australian Government last year announced that regional NRM levies are to be used to recover costs for water planning and management (WPM) activities undertaken by the Department for Environment, Water and Natural Resources.
– Fiona Rasheed, Chair of the Primary Producers SA NRM Committee

There are so many good reasons why the Brands Act should not have been repealed by the State Government. One solution would be to incorporate the brands system, which is still in card form, into the existing PIC renewal/registration form.
– Andrew Clarke, Livestock SA board member

Animal welfare means different things to different people. For some, it includes a value system which includes a raft of other ‘values’ which often bundle together phrases such as organic, biodynamic, sustainable, chemical-free, free-range and natural. For producers, it means providing the best possible life for their animals, reducing pain and suffering, maximising health and maintaining productivity.
– Phil Hynd, President, Australian Society of Animal Production