Cattle
Dog culls ‘increase calf attacks’
An agricultural scientists says shooting wild dogs can actually increase attacks on calves.
He says packs of dogs are more likely to prey on native wildlife than cattle, but upsetting the leadership balance of an established pack leaves room for younger dogs to come in and prey on cattle.
Yakka Munga in Indonesian investment talks
The West Australian says Yakka Munga is one of the stations interested in bringing in Indonesian partners.
The article includes an interview with station owner Nathan Webb-Smith.
The West Australian [read this story]
The federal opposition blames government mishandling of the live exports trade for station owners’ financial difficulties.
The West Australian [read this story]
Mr Webb-Smith is the son and business partner of PGA vice-president Ruth Webb-Smith.
Yakka Munga, near Derby, is the station formerly owned by the late bush poet Johnny James.
Call for permanent Egypt cattle ban
Animal welfare activists are calling for a permanent ban on live exports to Egypt.
The call comes after an ABC television program last night exposing cruel practices at Egyptian abattoirs.
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Indonesians look to buy stations
The West Australian says Indonesian business interests are seriously looking at buying into Australian cattle stations.
The move is said to be part of a strategy to ensure continuity of supply, after the shock of the 2011 live export bans.
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Egypt cattle bans to hurt WA
A new ban on live cattle exports to Egypt will hurt WA more than any other state.
The West Australian says the Egyptian market makes up about 14 percent of WA’s live cattle trade, but just five percent of Australia’s overall.
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Cattle feed study to reduce methane
Scientists are studying methane emissions from cattle that have eaten various plants.
About 10 percent of Australian’s greenhouse gasses come from cattle.
It is hoped that northern Australian cattle will emit less methane when fed with the right plants.
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Push for permanent Kimberley rep in Perth
Pastoralists and Graziers’ Association members are calling for a permanent Kimberley representative in Perth.
The move came as the PGA’s northern section discussed local matters such as Bovine Johne’s Disease at a Broome meeting last week.
Waterholes regenerate with good floods
Scientists have been studying the effects of cattle on the plants and animals in flood plain waterholes.
Cattle can do considerable damage to the quality of water and the diversity of wildlife as they dry up in winter.
However good wet season flush seems to allow waterholes to regenerate.
Science Network [read this story]
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