Stepping up the Fight Against Swine Fever

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Vol 23. No. 11 November 2019 Australian Pork Newspaper PO Box 387 Cleveland 4163 Phone (07) 3286 1833 Fax (07) 3821 2637 Email [email protected]

Stepping up the fight against swine fever ON October 22 I had cross-jurisdictional the valuable opportu- overlap between states nity to represent our and agencies, means industry at Senate Es- we are now better timates by participat- placed than we were ing in the Rural and just a month ago in Regional Affairs and terms of securing our Transport Commit- national biosecurity. tee’s hearings. APL is play- The invitation was a ing a leading role in timely chance to high- Point of View strengthening national light to senators the biosecurity measures action being taken, es- by MARGO ANDRAE CEO because we’re at the pecially by producers frontline in this battle. and Australian Pork We’re determined to Limited, to prevent Our animal welfare dustry and government continue to play a lead- African swine fever standards and out- agencies such as the ing role. from reaching Austral- comes, namely the special Biosecurity From an on-property ia and decimating our practical ways we Roundtable we attend- perspective, producers industry. manage the wellbeing ed with PorkSA Chair know their front gate is Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy Speaking on behalf of sows and piglets, is Mark McLean in Can- the last line of defence of Australia’s 3700 a journey we’re proud berra in September, in the fight against FOLLOWING the suc- can take back to their daily develop participants’ skills pork producers, our of and one we will con- convened by Federal ASF. cess of the Boehringer lives. on how to transition em- sector’s 36,000 em- tinue to advance. Agriculture Minister With fragments of Ingelheim Swine Acad- Joining the Australian ployees into team mem- ployees and all the Australian pork pro- Bridget McKenzie. the virus detected in a emy Production Econom- Swine Team were 15 pro- bers, accelerating influ- families deriving their ducers demonstrate the The collaboration of large number of prod- ics program last year, ducers, two veterinarians, ence and impact, as well livelihoods from our highest level of ani- agencies and indus- ucts seized at the bor- Boehringer recently held and Boehringer’s facilita- as understanding motiva- $5.3 billion industry, mal biosecurity of any try groups has given der, farmers also know the first BISA Lead pro- tor Dr Larry Firkins, an tion to enhance employee I painted a clear pic- livestock industry in us an opportunity to our nation’s first line gram in Australia. American swine veterinar- training and retention. ture for the Committee Australia. strengthen our broader of defence will never ian and Associate Dean of Feedback for the hands- This global program about what is at stake. So much depends on biosecurity measures, provide a fool-proof spans over two days and the University of Illinois. on training program has Australia’s pig in- our disease-free status beyond the immediate safety net. is designed for swine pro- During the program, been very positive, and the dustry has been scru- in terms of our pro- focus on ASF. On-farm biosecu- fessionals in leadership Larry shared his story on two-day course has given tinised publicly for duction capacity, our As I reminded sena- roles. people management, which customers the opportunity rity measures, which many years. market access and our tors, if foot and mouth already represent best The course aims to pro- helped to link ideas and to network with others in We’ve embraced that vide participants with val- management strategies the swine industry. consumer reputation. disease reached Aus- practice, are now at un- scrutiny and we’re uable insights and tools for with practical application. www.boehringer-ingel I made it clear that all tralia, it would be cata- precedented levels. proud of where the in- people management they He also led activities to heim.com.au this progress and value strophic for our entire It is no surprise pro- dustry stands today. is now at stake, re- livestock industry, ducers are so deter- As I told the Com- minding the Commit- with estimated eco- mined to secure their Implementing our new R&D investment model mittee, producers must tee that the estimated nomic costs of $50 bil- farms, their pig herds be commended for in- IN February 2019, the economic cost of ASF lion over 10 years. and their families’ vesting in new produc- Australian Pork Limited reaching Australia is Federal efforts to hold livelihoods. Board endorsed the rec- tion methods and mak- $2 billion. back African swine APL is determined ommendations from the ing Australian pork an In explaining just fever have sparked a to keep this devastat- Innovation and R&D environmentally and how devastating an 15 percent increase ing disease away from Review to adopt a new ethically sustainable ASF outbreak in Aus- in biosecurity testing Australia’s pig farms R&D investment model industry. tralia would be for and we welcome the and, as I communi- that sets a new, fresh ap- Collectively, we’ve producers and employ- recent deportation of cated to Coalition, proach in how we will reduced our carbon ees, I asked senators a Vietnamese woman Labor and crossbench invest, deliver and com- footprint by 70 per- to imagine the sort of who was caught carry- representatives at the by HEATHER CHANNON cent, our water use by lasting financial, so- ing more than 4.5kg of Rural and Regional mercialise outcomes Research and Innovation from our R&D invest- General Manager 80 percent and produc- cial and emotional toll pork product. Affairs and Transport ments. ers are adopting tech- we normally associate Such action sends a Committee hearing, The ‘Industry Solu- nology to make further with the worst kind of strong message to trav- we’re grateful for the tions and Horizons’ engage more closely and ers from funds invested sustainability progress, natural disasters. ellers. emphatic bipartisan model, which I briefly effectively with industry, in research, development including on-farm APL is grateful for This co-ordination, support producers are described to you in my modernise our processes and extension (RD&E) waste management and the co-ordination tak- including the impera- receiving in this fight. March 2019 APN arti- and improve the return on projects. electricity generation. ing place between in- tives of overcoming cle, will enable APL to investment to levy pay- ☛ continued P2 CLEARANCE OF ALL OSBORNE FEEDERS BELOW RRP…… only while stocks last

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☛ from P1 dress our problems. participation; Improving as APL’s ASF Co-ordina- This new model is com- These opportunities are the eating quality of Aus- tor – so if you have any prised of two streams – likely to come from other tralian pork; and, Investi- questions, please feel free the first stream, known as agricultural sectors and/ gating the propensity of to direct them to Lech- ‘Industry Solutions’ will or other disciplines ne- the consumer to support elle on 02 6270 8823 or support RD&E projects cessitating exposure to more Australian-sourced Lechelle.vanBreda@aus Pig Industry that address immediate broader networks, both ham and bacon. tralianpork.com.au industry issues as they domestically and inter- We’ll be providing You may also be inter- arise, while the ‘Hori- nationally, to be more updates of outcomes of ested in the summary of Calendar of Events zons’ stream will focus aware. these programs as they key highlights from the on the larger, potentially These exciting and ily performed via APL’s come through. NSW Farmers meeting APIQP Major Review transformational industry challenging opportunities website using this link: held in Young on Octo- 2019 are expected to improve update ber 22 attended by 120 issues with a business de- australianpork.com.au/ the return on investment While I am talking stakeholders – this can be velopment culture to pro- stratplan NOV 13 - 15 – to levy payers from APL’s about reviews, APIQP is found at australianpork. 2019 Pig Welfare vide answers to critical The details of meeting R&D programs and, with also undertaking a Major com.au/latest-news/afri industry questions. dates and venues can also Symposium, Minneapolis, US www.pork. time, deliver transforma- Review, which is required can-swine-fever-forum The Horizons invest- be found in the advertise- tional outcomes for the to be conducted every I’m pleased to advise ment stream will be ment below. org/events/pig-welfare-symposium industry. four years. APL has set up an ASF comprised of a number From an R&D perspec- We are in a period of The Major Review in- Technical Group, com- NOV 17 - 20 – of ‘Strategic Intent’ ar- tive, I’m really interested Australasian Pig Science transition in relation to volves a review of stand- prising several pig veteri- eas (or significant pro- in the potential Strate- Association Conference, Adelaide, SA the implementation of gic Intents areas that ards, policies and docu- narians and processors, grams) that will focus on this new model as our mentation to ensure it who are working directly delivering impactful out- will emerge from these www.apsa.asn.au current RD&E projects industry consultations so can continue to meet the with the task group set up comes over a longer pe- future needs of the Aus- (and associated funding we can finalise our in- by the state Chief Veteri- riod (three to five years) commitments) are com- tralian pork supply chain. nary Officers to address NOV 27 - 29 – Fatty Pig Conference, novation strategy and get that substantially reduce pleted and the ‘Strategic In addition to this, a gaps in preparedness and things moving. Okinawa Prefecture Gender Equality costs, increase revenue Intent’ areas are identi- number of specific areas response for an ASF in- The shortlist of Stra- and/or provide new op- fied. are included for further cursion. tegic Intents will be ap- Centre, Okinawa, Japan www. tions for risk manage- This is being done as investigation in the re- A face to face meeting proved by the APL Board. ment. part of the externally fa- view including how an- is being held in early No- pig333.com/calendar/5th-fatty-pig- These outcomes are We need to be bold and cilitated stakeholder con- tibiotic-free verification vember 2019 in Canberra. required to finalise op- conference-2087 do things differently to sultation and engagement option and organic certi- Further, the revisions to better leverage the R&D workshops being con- erational processes and fication might be devel- the AUSVETPLAN for DEC 10 - 11 – The Pork Show, Quebec levy funds we have avail- ducted around Australia ensure our investment oped as well as an evalu- ASF are being expedited able to invest, including to inform the develop- model is agile and flex- ation of the third-party by the Writing Group City, Canada www.leporcshow.com exploring opportunities ment of APL’s 2020-25 ible and our strategy sets auditing system. and are expected to be for higher level collabo- Strategic Plan – which a bold new direction, is These opportunities to finalised by November 2020 rations with new part- APL must do to meet our clear in its expected in- further develop, stream- 22, 2019. ners, including through requirements with the dustry benefits and al- line and utilise APIQü APL is also working to lows APL to take a lead- JAN 7-9 – Banff Pork Seminar, Banff, the agtech sector, startup Commonwealth Govern- more effectively will be clarify EADRA compen- companies, government ment as detailed in our ership position in relation discussed at consultation sation, with the current Canada www.banffpork.ca grant programs and pri- Statutory Funding Agree- to the RD&E conducted meetings that will take AUSVETPLAN pig com- vate partnerships, to seek ment. on behalf of the Austral- place in the first quarter pensation manual under JAN 15 -16 – 51st Annual South out solutions to address These workshops com- ian pork industry. of 2020. review. industry challenges. menced in late October I’m really looking for- Details of these will be For resources and Dakota Pork Congress www.sdppc. The successful imple- in Western Australia and ward to working with you communicated shortly to more information on mentation of the model South Australia and will all as we bed it down producers. ASF, please follow the org/events-4/pork-congress requires us to have a wid- continue until the begin- and address the indus- If you would like to fur- links on APL’s website er view of who could be ning of December 2019. try priorities to be solved ther discuss, please con- or navigate to australian- FEB 12-13 – Missouri Pork Expo, involved, who will invest Thank you to all who through RD&E to deliver tact APIQP Operations pork.com.au/latest-news/ Missouri, US www.mopork.com/events/ and partner with us and have already participated. substantial benefits with Manager Steven Miller african-swine-fever-re how we commission our If you have not yet reg- greater impact to the in- on 02 6270 8808 or ste sources missouri-pork-expo-2 RD&E projects. istered to attend a work- dustry for years to come. ven.miller@australian For further informa- It also requires us to shop in the other states, Right now, to kick start pork.com.au tion on any of the topics increase our exposure to I strongly encourage you this new model, several African swine fever discussed, please do not How to supply event details: Send all and knowledge of new to do so as your contribu- Strategic Intents pro- preparedness activities hesitate to contact me on details to Australian Pork Newspaper, technologies and innovations to this process are grams are being support- As many of you are 0423 056 045 or heather. PO Box 387, Cleveland, Qld 4163, tions that could be ap- highly valued. ed – these are: Increasing aware, Dr Lechelle van channon@australianpork. plied or adopted to ad- Registration can be eas- our international trade Breda has been appointed com.au call 07 3286 1833 fax: 07 3821 2637, email: [email protected] porknews.com.au The future of the industry is in your hands – we need your input 07 3286 1833 Australian Pork Limited (APL) Strategic Plan 2020-25 consultation workshops have begun This consultation aims to identify the strategic direction for APL over the next Want us to 5-10 years and the priorities for our investment of your levies in R&D. The views of producers and our other stakeholders are important to drive our future direction. cover your event? We want your views on what’s important to you, your business and your industry. Get noticed by key pork What do you need to do? Producer meeting dates and locations industry members! Email [email protected] to RSVP for Producer meetings will run from 11am to 5pm, including the meeting you want to attend including dietary a working lunch. Networking drinks and casual meal to requirements 2 weeks before the event for follow. catering purposes) • 18 November 2019: Narrandera Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Stakeholder meetings and locations Narrandera NSW Stakeholder meetings will run from 10am to 3pm. • 19 November 2019: Young Services Club, Young, NSW Lunch will be provided. • 25 November 2019: Quest Launceston, Launceston, • 6 November 2019: Department of Agriculture TAS Conference Room, 7 London Circuit, Civic, ACT • 26 November 2019: Quality Hotel Taylor Lakes, • 20 November 2019: Stamford Plaza Sydney Melbourne, VIC Airport, Sydney, NSW • 28 November 2019: Moama Bowling Club, Echuca, VIC • 27 November 2019: Quality Hotel Taylor Lakes, • 4 December 2019: Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba, Melbourne, VIC QLD • 3 December 2019: Novotel Brisbane Airport, • 5 December 2019: Kingaroy RSL, Kingaroy QLD Email [email protected] Brisbane, QLD or call 07 3286 1833

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www.porknews.com.au Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 – Page 3 HOME MILLING OPPORTUNITY PigPass Integrity is everyone’s responsibility PIGPASS is undoubted- the upload of the move- For sale fully ﬁtted-out home milling plant. ly a significant Austral- ment from PigPass to the ian pork industry asset. NLIS database returns Suitable for pigs, cattle or poultry. Since Australian Pork an error (property iden- Inventory includes: Limited first invested in tification code or PIC pig movement report- disbanded). • 4-tonne raw grain surge bin, delivers to mill ing in 2006, this asset The PigPass account • 4-tonne per hour roller mill, hasn’t had much use has grown from PigPass will be deactivated un- National Vendor Decla- Point of View til the producer contacts (includes motor and starter box) rations to pig movement the state department of reporting and now a Pig- by DEB KERR agriculture to resolve the • 3 x 2-tonne crushed grain bins – joined Pass app. General Manager Policy issue. • 1-tonne weigh bin on scales with load cells and However, PigPass is PigPass will also now only as good as its weak- check the validity of the digital readout est link. overall PigPass is about ducing its impact to your PIC and tattoo prior to a • 1-tonne mixer States agreed to progres- protecting your industry industry. new PigPass book being sively implement manda- in the event of a disease While government legis- ordered or an ePigPass • 4-tonne protein bin tory reporting from Feb- incursion like African lative reform is one aspect being generated. These changes are ruary 1, 2018. swine fever. limiting the veracity of • 1 double-sided 6-tonne bin for mixed feed aimed at resolving some Currently four states A system that does not PigPass, there are others. As an example, a small of these identified issues. • 1 double-sided 4-tonne bin for mixed feed have implemented the meet the traceability error in data entry has the Producers can also go necessary legislative re- standards will undermine • 1 x 20-tonne protein bin forms, and the remaining potential to cause a big online to PigPass to re- the ability for state and view any movements re- states and territories are at problem for traceability. All associated connecting augers and motors. lating to their PIC. various stages of legisla- territory governments to If the incorrect serial If you have provided a Other miscellaneous equipment used in home milling. tive reform. know where a disease has number is entered by a PigPass NVD and this has While a number of been, which properties are user into a PigPass move- All equipment still in place in mill room. affected and ultimately ment report, then there is not been reported within these reforms have not two business days (or be- been liked or supported get control of the spread an incorrect movement recorded in the system, fore the next movement by some producers (tags of the disease. if sooner, which mostly PHONE 0427 623 253 for under 25kg weaners), This is essential to re- which will result in two data errors that need fix- relates to shows and sale- ing. yards), you should contact This could significantly the receiver to ask them to delay a traceback of live- report the movement. stock in an emergency. Downloading and using In another example, the PigPass app (from the many of the electronic Apple or Android stores) PigPass NVDs generated will also help to reduce directly online are not re- errors, particularly those ported by the receiver of errors relating to move- the pigs – in other words ment reporting. a movement occurs that The PigPass app gen- cannot be traced. erates the PigPass NVD, And sometimes we see then stores (or caches) the new producers who mis- PigPass NVD until your understand the require- phone is in service. ments and use the sender’s The PigPass NVD can PIC and tattoo. be passed to the receiver APL has commenced (truck drivers, abattoirs, changes to PigPass that saleyards and shows) us- will help resolve some of ing the QR code scanner these issues. in the app or it can be As an example, there is emailed from the app. now a checkpoint remind- Enhancing PigPass is ing the reporter to stop APL’s responsibility but and check the details of everyone along the pork each pig movement they supply chain also has a have entered before sub- role to ensure PigPass de- mitting the pig movement livers the traceability re- report to PigPass. quirements expected by Producers will also be governments and industry. sent an automatic email if

Photo: australianpork.com.au APL African swine fever co-ordinator and resources AFRICAN swine fever as possible to assist with is understandably caus- preparedness, surveil- Now you can give your pigs an iron ing concern among the lance and, if need be, a treatment without the nasty heavy metals Australian pork industry, response. particularly since the in- Resources cursion into East Timor At australianpork.com. ChoosingChoosin the right iron can make a difference HEAVY last month. au/asfresources you will to the hhealthe and performance of your herd. METAL FREE Australian Pork Limited find a list of ASF-related Some injectableinj iron products are tainted with is responding to increased resources to assist you hheavyeavy metalm impurities such as arsenic and industry concern and is with your biosecurity pre- chchromiumromiu 1. Not Uniferon®. working hard to ensure all paredness and informa- relevant parties are tak- tion you can share with UUniferonniferon® meets human pharmaceutical 200mg/mL IRON DEXTRAN INJECTION ing steps to prevent ASF other producers and mem- sstandards,tandard so now you can administer quality reaching Australia’s pig bers of the public to en- iron witwithouth the risk of heavy metal impurities. JUST GOOD CLEAN IRON herd. sure everyone understands APL asks all producers the serious nature of the to be on high alert, re- visit biosecurity plans and ASF risk to the Australian Ask your supplier for clean iron make sure all staff and pig industry. or for more information call Shaun Megson on 0455 520 845 visitors to piggeries un- This includes webinars, derstand their biosecurity signs for your farm, bios- obligations. ecurity plans, factsheets DISTRIBUTED BY: ABBEY ANIMAL HEALTH PTY LTD, 16 VOYAGER CIRCUIT, GLENDENNING NSW 2761. INFOLINE: 02 8088 0720. APL has assigned Dr and explanatory videos. www.abbeylabs.com.au Reference: 1. Radke SL, Olsen CW, Ensley SM. Elemental impurities in injectable iron products for swine. If you would like hard J Swine Health Prod 2018; 26(3):142-145. Uniferon® is a registered trademark of Pharmacosmos Holding A/S Lechelle van Breda as a temporary full-time ASF copy or electronic re- co-ordinator to address sources sent to you, producer and processor please contact APL’s ASF concerns, provide infor- co-ordinator Lechelle mation and ensure indus- van Breda on 0447 099 try is as well prepared 397. Page 4 – Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 www.porknews.com.au Is your farm feral pig proof? DECENT fencing is a be adequate. feral pigs and will add core element of biosecu- If you can do more, ter- to any special barrier you rity. rific, but what you are re- erect. For farms designed from ally trying to prevent is Where feral pigs have scratch, the fence around nose-to-nose contact be- penetrated farms, they the farm buildings extends tween the farm pigs and have walked through open to the load-out ramp on any nearby feral pigs. gates or doorways, crawled the perimeter and includes You will know that dis- under gates or fences, and/ the silos and staff ameni- ease can be transmitted or walked right through ties building. several kilometres in the fences. This means ‘clean’ farm air but that’s with large They have been attracted areas are separated from populations of source ani- to sows on heat as well as ‘dirty’ non-farm areas. mals all in one spot. to spilled feed. In this sense, the fence For one or two (feral) A recent ABC Land- keeps transporters, other animals, a metre or two is line show (September 28) vehicles, visitors and other enough. showed a NSW grain farm pigs out. In addition to thinking fenced with a pig-proof The real risk to the about how far the fence fence that was well-suited ‘home’ pig population is from the buildings, you for the job. comes from feral pigs. will also need to think They used a Waratah It has been estimated about maintenance to 15/150/15 Stocksafe-T that there are as many as make sure there are no Long Life Blue 250m with 24 million of them nation- holes or gaps under the apron (about $1200 per ally and they are spread fence and gates. roll plus GST – prices will throughout the country. A metre-high, well- vary). Even if you have not maintained ring-lock You need to order it spe- seen them, they are prob- fence will serve you well cially. ably in your area. against feral pigs. That fence is 1.5m high They have, unfortunate- If you want to keep peo- and has an apron at the ly, at one time or another, ple out, something higher bottom. breached the biosecurity is necessary, but don’t of many large farming overthink it –chances are, businesses. people can and will breach For practical purposes, a anything if they are deter- fence that restricts animal mined enough. movements to within 2m Your existing stock fenc- of your buildings should es will be a deterrent to

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Privacy Principles now The Aussie Farms Inc apply to Aussie Farms. website, which identified This is normally re- the location and addresses served for businesses with of hundreds of producers, a turnover of more than $3 was released and promot- million. ed earlier this year accom- The Office of the Aus- panied by edited pictures tralian Information Com- ® and videos. missioner has invited indi- Some of this footage is viduals who believe their Porcilis PCV of family homes. personal information has APL made it clear to been breached to make a Long-term PCV2 immunity for performance and proﬁt multiple parliamentary in- complaint. quiries that stronger laws This can be done by were needed to protect lodging a Privacy Com- A single vaccination (2 mL) to pigs from 3 weeks of age* primary producers from plaint Form at oaic.gov. interference and disrup- au/about-us/contact-us Rapid onset of immunity with long-term protection tion. Whether your property Reduces viral load and shedding In response, the Com- is family owned or part monwealth Parliament has of a larger organisation, Reduces mortality* passed laws making it an you may still have had offence to use a carriage identifiable personal in- Reduces weight loss* service to incite trespass. formation included on the Increases average daily weight gain* This means those who Aussie Farms Inc map, encourage or ask others to and thus entitled to make trespass on your property a complaint. using a computer or mo- APL cannot make a * During the fattening period. Refer to registered product label for full claim details. bile phone may be guilty complaint on behalf of an Refer to Technical brochure for details of trial data. of an offence. individual. Intervet Australia Pty Limited trading as MSD Animal Health ABN 79 008 467 034 If you, or anyone on For any further infor- your property feels unsafe mation about the recent Toll free 1800 033 461 www.msd-animal-health.com.au or threatened by the ac- changes, please contact Amanda Vardanega 0427 011 579 tions of animal activists, Alister Oulton on alister. contact the police. oulton@australianpork. AU/POK/0715/0015(2) Additionally, the Com- com.au or 0427 423 869. monwealth Attorney- www.porknews.com.au Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 – Page 5 The author and his dog Tiger enjoyed hunting feral pigs in the 1980s, backed up with a rifle or sometimes just a spear, or sometimes just a knife. Back to the future for pigging past GOING pigging, mainly mal in Queensland, NSW, half and the world’s by 25 in forest country south ACT, Victoria and West- percent, it is a hot button of Perth with my faith- ern Australia. issue. ful brindle dog Tiger, In terms of industry ef- While I’m not suggest- a three-quarters bull forts to control feral pigs, ing the likes of me should, terrier, quarter heeler, the Invasive Animals could or would take up was one of my favour- CRC and Animal Control arms and go bush to try ite weekend recreations Technologies Australia, to make a dent in feral back in the 1980s. with support from Meat pig numbers, government I therefore have watched, and Livestock Australia vertebrate pest control of- with some interest, the in- and other industry part- ficers, who already un- creasingly loud calls for ners, developed the 1080 dertake ground and aerial feral pig culling to be (sodium fluoroacetate) shooting operations, are stepped up a few notches PIGOUT bait, the next- out there doing just that, in what some see as one Cant Comment generation sodium nitrite hopefully helped and not HOGGONE bait and the small step in our coun- by hindered by amateur entry’s efforts to inhibit the HogHopper feral pig-spe- thusiasts. spread of African swine BRENDON CANT cific bait delivery device. Of course, if ASF was fever, assuming it reaches I understand HOG- to infiltrate here, the is- our vulnerable shores. GONE is now being as- significant risk of entry of sue of how best to edu- With ASF already hav- sessed by the Australian ASF virus into Australia cate amateur pig hunters Delivering Specialist Agribusiness ing landed in Timor Leste Pesticides and Veterinary in the appropriate ways of is via illegally imported Medicines Authority as and with Darwin and, in- contaminated pork prod- handling and disposing of Public Relations Skills that will deed, the whole Northern part of its registration ap- ferals potentially infested ucts that are then swill plication process. Territory and far north with ASF is another big fed to domestic pigs and/ This can be slow. build your business, enhance Queensland coastlines question. or accessed by feral pigs. The National Farmers’ vulnerable to incursions Hopefully, it’s one we Though feral pig num- Federation recently called your brand, promote your of irresponsible people bers fluctuate widely ac- won’t need to ponder or and ASF-tainted meat, its on all levels governments cording to seasons and to act immediately to con- answer, at least for now. prohibition and inhibition food availability and Meanwhile, responsible products and sell your services, if it gets here, as some trol the feral pig popula- estimates of their num- tion by investing in and steps are being taken believe is inevitable, is oc- bers are about as reliable all backed by unsurpassed working with industry to- nation-wide and industry- cupying the minds of Aus- and accurate as a Donald wards the more effective wide to minimise the risk tralian pork producers and Trump midnight Tweet, control of feral pigs. of ASF entry into Austra- professionalism, experience all industry stakeholders there could be something NFF chief executive lia, albeit some would say like nothing ever before. like 24 million feral pigs Tony Mahar said: “The obvious and particularly and track record. 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Page 6 – Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 www.porknews.com.au Livestock feed demand puts squeeze on Australian grain

AUSTRALIA’S grain importance of feed grain fer the potential for step to exports reducing from centrated on the east Suppliers of Elite nutrition and solutio ‘balance sheet’ is set to as an end use compared change increases in yield typically being 60 percent coast of Australia. materially tighten over with milling, malting and that would offset the feed of annual production to 53 “Together, Victoria, the next decade, with processing for human con- grain squeeze, we consider percent by the end of the NSW and Queensland increasing demand for sumption,” she said. the likelihood of develop- next decade,” Dr Kalisch account for close to 80 grain to feed livestock – Supply ment, adoption and end- Gordon said. percent of Australia’s Kym Miller Mobile: 0439 066 054 coupled with growing hu- On the supply side, the market acceptance low And, while Australia population and have the Luke Steinborner Mobile: 0439 066 00 man consumption – well report says, production within the coming dec- would “remain a net ex- highest forecast popula- outstripping projected growth will not be able to ade,” she said. porter of cereal grains”, tion growth over the com- supply, according to a re- keep up with the forecast As such, the report says, she said, there was in- ing decade,” Dr Kalisch For all your livestock needs cently released industry increase in demand over Rabobank expects average creased potential to see Gordon said. report. the coming decade. Australian cereal grain further grain imports com- “They also have more This will see the propor- “We expect Australian production to be at around ing into the country over than 90 percent of the Provides high quality products, tion of the nation’s grain cereal grain supply to in- 37.5 million tonnes by the next decade. country’s feedlot capacity, harvest exported annually crease by just 0.4 percent 2030, up from the current “Feed grains may be im- more than 65 percent of its Delivered on time, decline from the current annually over the next 10 five-year average of 35.8 ported if the basis (price) milling capacity and more 60 percent to 53 percent years,” Dr Kalisch Gordon million tonnes. reaches sufficiently high than 70 percent of poultry At competitive pricing, by 2030, and may increase said. “However, Australian levels to cover freight and sector capacity.” the likelihood of further “In the absence of any production will continue compliance with import This tightening is ex- Supported by the best grain imports into the new technologies that offer to be prone, and possi- biosecurity measures,” she pected to see the aver- country over time. step change improvements bly more vulnerable, to said. age underlying east coast available technical service in In its report ‘The Aus- in yield growth – and in year-to-year variation, so “However, the import basis rise by as much as tralian Feed Grain the face of a drying cli- a range of 20 million to of food-grade grains for 5 percent per annum, she animal and livestock nutrition. Squeeze’, agribusiness mate and challenges to 52 million tonnes must be milling, malting or other said. banking specialist Ra- crop management, such considered part of the out- processing will be more “For WA and SA, high- bobank says by 2030, the as herbicide resistance look,” Dr Kalisch Gordon likely.” er supply growth will put domestic market for ce- and potential limits on the said. East/west divide and downward pressure on real grains (wheat, barley, use of glyphosate – we Exports and imports price the basis between local oats and sorghum) will do not expect future yield The report says the ex- The Rabobank report grain prices and global soak up an additional 6 growth to exceed histori- pected low rate of pro- says grain ‘balance sheet’ prices, though prices are percent of Australia’s an- cal growth trends.” duction growth, together tightening will be particu- expected to be supported nual production, leaving Dr Kalisch Gordon said with the forecast increase larly focused on Austral- more often by demand Ph: 02 9609 7922 available supply for ex- with a ‘southerly contrac- in domestic demand, ia’s eastern states “where for their grain from the Fax: 02 9609 7923 ports down by two million tion’ already occurring will reduce Australia’s supply growth will be low- eastern states.” tonnes (or 10 percent un- across Australia’s crop- annual export surplus – est and demand growth The growing demand for Kym 0439 066 054 der the current five-year ping belt due to climate from an average of 22 highest”. livestock feed will also [email protected] average). challenges, as well as rela- million tonnes of wheat, “The highest forecast narrow the premiums for Luke 0439 066 006 Report author, Rabobank tive commodity pricing, barley, oats and sorghum growth in cereal supply food-grade grain and im- [email protected] senior grains analyst Cher- the bank was not expect- (2014/15 to 2018/19) to an will be in Western Aus- prove the profitability of Bill 0499 009 293 yl Kalisch Gordon says the ing cropping area growth export surplus closer to 20 tralia and South Austral- growing feed grains in [email protected] bank is forecasting do- in the forecast period. million tonnes by 2030. ia,” the report says. Australia, especially in Suppliers of Elite nutrition and solutions mestic demand for cereal “And while genetic mod- “This will result in the When it comes to de- Queensland, NSW and grains to grow by 2.3 per- ification and new plant- proportion of Australia’s mand though, growth Victoria, the report says. www.nationalfeedsolutions.com.au cent per annum over the breeding techniques of- grain production going will continue to be con- next 10 years (to above 17.5 million tonnes a year by 2029/30), well exceed- ing projected annual sup- Live yeast for sows and piglets ply growth of only 0.4 percent per annum over the same period. More mouths to feed Livestock feed will take Microscopic yeast, an increasing proportion of Australia’s domestic grain supply, the report says, driven by a rise in the number of stock being fed grain to satisfy local and international demand for animal protein. Increased human consumption of food products containing grain will also fuel part of the rising demand. “Despite changing diets, which have seen people’s consumption of wheat and other coarse grains fall on a per capital basis, Aus- tralians will still consume more grain due to population growth,” Dr Kalisch Gordon said. “Overall, this will see an increase in demand for cereal grains in Aus- tralia due to both direct consumption of grain in products – such as break- fast cereals, bread, cake, biscuits, pasta and beer – and also derived demand for grains to feed livestock that supply animal protein products including beef, lamb, chicken, pork, eggs, milk and fish.” This domestic appetite will also be augmented by a strongly growing demand for Australian beef and lamb in export markets for at least the next five years, she said, as “the global protein market resets as a consequence of the African swine fever epidemic in China”. LEVUCELL SB has been proven in multiple studies to reinforce piglets’ intestinal Dr Kalisch Gordon said a higher level of growth in barrier and digestive functions. Piglets supplemented with LEVUCELL SB are able feed-grain demand – com- to better respond to the stressors of the critical weaning period, therefore, ensuring pared with human consumption – forecast over positive performance and avoiding digestive upsets. LEVUCELL SB is a supportive the next decade meant the share of cereal grains go- nutritional tool in the global context of reducing the use of antibiotics. ing to feed in Australia would approach 70 percent by 2029/30, up from 64 percent (the five-year average to 2018/19). LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION SPECIFIC FOR YOUR SUCCESS “As such, we will not only see increased demand T: (07) 5451 0125 | E: [email protected] for grains in Australia, but www.lallemandanimalnutrition.com an increase in the relative www.porknews.com.au Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 – Page 7 Making the FHA work better for farmers APL group assessing UK THE Australian Govern- throughout the independ- earned off-farm goes FHA application process ment recently introduced ent review and proactively straight to servicing debt and key policy settings the antimicrobial recording software improvements to the responded to all the rec- rather than putting food Prime Minister announced Farm Household Allow- ommendations,” Minister on the table. on September 27.” ELECTRONIC re- to good antimicrobial best practice prescrib- ance that will help more McKenzie said. “Our farming families These improvements in- cording systems are practice. ing. They are drawn from The fluoroquinolones farmers through periods “The Government has don’t need to be worrying clude: helpful for tracking about how to pay the bills • A simplified assets antimicrobial use and major farming busi- are not registered for of hardship. now introduced a Bill to nesses and veterinary use in any food animal and feeding their families test; comparing use be- This is the next step in provide drought relief for practices. species in Australia. while they are struggling • A significant redesign tween farms. responding to the Inde- those who have exhausted The UK pork industry It is chaired by Ross The challenge is to pendent Review of the their time on FHA. to feed their livestock and of the application process deployed the electronic Cutler. rationalise the use of FHA, which will see more “The Bill will also al- making tough decisions and form, including al- medicines book to mea- Its members are Anke the other antimicrobials than 30,000 farmers able low farmers to receive the about their long-term fu- lowing farming couples sure and demonstrate Woeckel (MSD Animal that carry the animal to access this immediate FHA payment four years ture. to apply using the same significant reduced an- Health), Regina Fogarty disease treatment load support. in every decade; make it “A one-off drought relief form; and timicrobial usage. (Rivalea), Barry Lloyd and only use them when Minister for Agricul- easier for more farmers payment of up to $13,000 • A strengthened case Producers log in to and Bernie Gleeson other ways of control- ture Bridget McKenzie to access the payment by for a farming family and management approach to a central database and (SunPork), Peter Scott ling disease have failed. said the changes extended lifting the amount fami- up to $7500 for an indi- better support farmers in fill in their eMB each (Scolexia), Andrew This often means a farming families’ access lies can earn off-farm to vidual is designed to help hardship through periods month using farm treat- Morris (Riverbend complete overhaul of Group) and Hugo Dun- pig flow management, $100,000 a year; and al- people determine whether of financial difficulty. ment records. to the FHA from three Now this recording lop (Chris Richards and batch systems and re- years in their lifetime to low farmers to count in- they will be sustainable, “We’re bringing these should look at succession reforms online as quickly system is being tested Associates). vamping hygiene for a four years out of every 10, come from adjustment options or, in some in- as possible, and not wait- on some Australian Heather Channon and start. recognising farmers expe- against their losses. stances, choose to sell. ing for the full response farms to see how it ap- Lechelle Van Breda The 60 percent re- rience hardships, includ- “These changes reflect “For the first time, we’ll before we act,” Minister plies. represent APL on the duction in the use of the nature of contempo- ing droughts, more than link farm enterprises with McKenzie said. Log-ins to the UK steering group. antimicrobial medica- once in their lives. rary farming businesses – their directly related busi- “We’ll continue to listen software have been Australian pork pro- tions achieved by the ducers have high global UK pork industry since “Our government by recognising the reality nesses and consider in- to farming communities provided by the UK has listened to farmers that much of the income Agricultural and Hor- standing when it comes 2015 is impressive. come and losses together and continue to imple- ticultural Development to the antimicrobi- It comes with a culture – not just income – a big ment recommendations of Board to some vet- als that are of critical driven by committed change in how govern- the farmer-led Independ- erinarians who form importance to human UK pork producers and ment support payments ent Review of the FHA.” a steering committee health. their equally committed are provided to families. This Bill amends the advising APL on anti- Neither the fluoroqui- veterinarians who want “Our Government had Farm Household Support microbial stewardship nolones nor the cepha- to produce high-quality already made changes to Act 2014 and the Farm policy. losporins, both critical- food while reducing an- make the FHA quicker Household Support Min- There is some work ly important in humans, timicrobial resistance. and easier to access by ister’s Rule 2014. to do on this but the are registered for use The program was sup- reducing paperwork by a The FHA has been sup- Australian pork indus- in pigs. ported by integration of third and by temporarily porting Australian farm- try is at the beginning The cephalosporins a measurement standard increasing the farm assets ers since July 2014. of being able to demon- (Excenel) are used in into the UK Red Tractor threshold to $5 million It has paid more than strate compliance with cattle medicine and quality assurance pro- from July 1, 2019. $365 million to about a global program on have been prescribed by gram. “It is all part of the radi- 12,700 recipients in that reducing antimicrobial veterinarians in excep- Analysis of the anti- Photo: frasercoastchronicle.com.au cal simplification of the time. resistance. tional cases for pigs in microbial use data re- The Australian Pork the past. veals most pig farmers Limited antimicrobial While that may have are low-level users of stewardship steering been a practice for some medications but there committee comprises as late as 2017, it is no is a smaller number of Counting down the days to APSA veterinarians with a longer so and this medi- persistent high users. strong commitment cine class is not part of Ross Cutler THE 17th Biennial sponsors, we promise to ture at 6pm. 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APSA Conference is deliver the best APSA The next two and a Anyone wishing to less than a month away Conference yet. half days promise the enjoy some of South and the committee is The program begins latest research outcomes Australia’s wines and excited to welcome on Sunday, November 17 and thinking around key hospitality is invited to First visa cancellation for six international guest with the student work- areas of the pork supply join the post-conference speakers and four lo- shop hosted by APL. chain. tour to the Adelaide cal experts in the fields This brings together A range of invited pa- Hills on Wednesday af- serious biosecurity breach of nutrition, genetics, honours and postgradu- pers and submitted ex- ternoon. reproduction, technol- ate students working on tended abstracts will be If you haven’t regis- OFFICIALS at Sydney environment, industries, tem to protect our inter- ogy and alternative pork industry research delivered through oral tered, head to apsa.asn. International Airport economy and way of life national trade reputation proteins. for professional develop- and poster presentations, au/Conference2019/ have used new legislation at risk. as a leading supplier of With the generous sup- ment and networking. with a number of oppor- Registration to cancel a passenger’s “The biosecurity threats safe, healthy, high-quality food,” Minister McKenzie port of principal spon- The pre-conference tunities to network with The full program can visitor visa for the first our country is facing are real and could be devas- said. sors Australian Pork workshops, hosted by colleagues and friends. be downloaded from the time because of a serious tating for all Australians,” “This passenger will Limited and Australa- sponsors EW Nutrition, The Hilton Hotel in Registration page. biosecurity breach. Minister McKenzie said. now b e unable to come sian Pork Research In- DSM and Phytobiotics, Adelaide will host the We look forward to Minister for Agriculture “We have significant back to Australia for three stitute Limited and the will run from 11am on conference with social welcoming you to Ad- Bridget McKenzie said diseases like African years. many diamond, gold, sil- Sunday and lead into the the cancellation showed functions at the hotel, elaide in a few weeks’ swine fever on our door- “The punishment must Australia would not tol- ver, bronze and category Dunkin Memorial Lec- Adelaide Oval and La time. stop, and one key pathway fit the crime and that’s erate people putting our for this and other threats why we introduced this to arrive in Australia is by new legislation to cancel international passengers visitor visas when a pas- bringing in risk items. senger commits a signifi- “The passenger, a cant biosecurity breach 45-year-old woman from or repeatedly contravenes Vietnam, had her visitor our biosecurity laws. visa cancelled for failing “Returning Australians to declare an extensive who do the same could cache of food concealed face criminal prosecution in her luggage, including or civil court action. over 4.5kg of pork. “They could be ordered “In the midst of what to pay up to $420,000 is potentially the biggest and be sentenced up to 10 animal disease event the years in jail. world has seen, it beggars “This government is Your partners in intensive animal production belief that someone would serious about biosecurity deliberately attempt to and we will keep working bring pork meat past our to ensure the measures we border. have in place safeguard “That act could deal a Australia from deadly very heavy blow to our pests and diseases now $5.3 billion pork industry, and into the future.” as well as the 36,000 jobs The introduction of visi- AnimalA Health Products TailoredTa Sanitation Programs that depend on it in rural tor visa cancellations is and regional communities. in addition to a range of “Each of the items measures in place to sup- PePPest Control SupplementsS seized could pose a direct port Australia’s airport threat to our $60 billion biosecurity. agricultural industries. In response to the spread FaFFarm Biosecurity Products FastFa service delivery “Australian authorities of ASF, heightened screen- won’t stand for it.” ing for banned imported The passenger was also pork products has been found to be carrying gar- implemented at the border. Customer Service & Orders lic, fruit, raw eggs and A stronger approach to Proudly supporting the over a kilo each of squid enforcement is also in 1300 791 009 Australian pig industry and quail. place to ensure the issu- for over 40 years. [email protected] “Ensuring strong bor- ing of infringements re- ders means ensuring a flects the seriousness of strong biosecurity sys- the breach. Page 8 – Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 www.porknews.com.au RespiSure® and Fostera® – the winning formula to manage PCV and MH.

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The machines can be with a three-year warran- The machine features an powered by either Honda ty support program. Aussie Scud galvanised petrol or Yanmar diesel- The Yanmar diesel ver- steel frame with four 13” drive engines. sion has a two-year fac- wheels. When partnered with a tory guarantee. The Scud design, a high-pressure turbo lance, “We spared no effort unique Australian de- the machine performance in design and consulta- velopment, incorporates is boosted to give the option with users to come up erator an effective working with the best machine for The Aussie Pumps team showed off the Scud high-pressure blasters on the production line in the Castle Hill OH&S friendly attrib- utes with ergonomics pressure of up to 4200psi. this application,” Lorenz facility. 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To ﬁnd out more contact Peter Lutterschmidt. the field, ensure they The 270-page re- email: [email protected] consider priority dis- source is available on tel: 0429653315 eases when conducting the Outbreak website diagnosis and take ap- at outbreak.gov.au/ GRAIN & PROTEIN www.c-lines.com propriate action when for-vets-and-scientists/ they suspect signs of a emergency-animal- biosecurity threat. diseases-guide Page 10 – Australian Pork Newspaper, November 2019 www.porknews.com.au AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship applications open now APPLICATIONS for is currently studying a about agriculture. the AgriFutures Hori- Bachelor of Sustainable “Through the Horizon zon Scholarship are now Agriculture at the Uni- Scholarship program I open. versity of Queensland have learnt how important Students studying an ag- and has been on the pro- it is to have a strong net- riculture-related degree or gram for two years. work of industry contacts. STEM degree and in their “The Horizon Scholar- “Not only have I been last two years of study are ship program has given able to build my profes- eligible to apply. me confidence and a way sional network through The AgriFutures Hori- to channel my passion for my work placements, but zon Scholarship, in part- agriculture into things I’ve developed lasting re- nership with industry that will make a genu- lationships with the other sponsors, provides an an- ine difference,” Ms Moss scholars on the program. nual $10,000 bursary over said. “It has been amazing two years and profession- “I have had so many to meet people my age al development opportuni- amazing experiences over who share my passion for ties for eligible university the past two years, from agriculture.” students. speaking at evokeAG AgriFutures Australia The AgriFutures Hori- 2019 as a Future Young recognises there is a broad zon Scholarship also of- Leader, being involved at range of skills that con- fers students annual in- EKKA through my spon- tribute to all areas of rural dustry work placements, sor, Meat and Livestock industries and are look- access to industry leaders, Australia, and being in- ing to attract those skilled professional development vited to present at schools individuals into careers in assistance and opportuni- – the confidence I have agriculture. ties to network and gain gained through the pro- AgriFutures Australia knowledge at a range of gram has really helped managing director John industry events. me embrace these oppor- Harvey said, “As an or- Students studying the tunities and put myself out ganisation dedicated to following agriculture-re- there more.” the long-term prosperity lated degrees are eligible The Horizon Scholar- of our rural industries, we to apply: ship program assisted Ms are committed to support- • Agricultural Science; Moss with work place- ing the next generation of • Rural Science; ments across the Northern leaders within the Aus- • Livestock/Animal Science; Territory. tralian agricultural land- • Veterinary Science; “Most of my work place- scape.” • Agribusiness; ments have been in areas “The Horizon Scholar- • Plant Science; that are quite expensive ship program provides • Agricultural Economics; to get to, so I probably networking and profes- • Resource Management; wouldn’t have been able sional development op- • Sustainability; to complete them without portunities, along with • Food Security; and the assistance the Horizon valuable industry place- • Science, Technology, Scholarship program pro- ments, which allows our Engineering or Maths vides,” she said. scholars to begin their ca- (STEM) with major stud- “I’m so grateful for reers in agriculture with ies and subject selections the opportunities I have direction and readiness.” relevant to, and aligned been exposed to and for Students must be enter- with, agriculture. the amazing people I’ve ing their last two years of SKIOLD MAXIMAT AgriFutures Horizon met who have shown me university to be eligible Scholar Emma Moss different ways to think for the AgriFutures Hori- zon Scholarship. 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An increased federal- outlined in the Agreement the meeting. circumstances farmers state focus on the eradica- of all stakeholders includ- NFF president Fiona and agricultural-reliant tion of feral pigs, which ing the Commonwealth, Simson said, “The Prime communities are facing are a biosecurity risk and states and industry – an Minister, the Deputy right now.” a highly destructive pest, approach the Prime Min- Prime Minister and Min- As a result of consulta- particularly in drought. ister welcomed.” ister Littleproud absolute- tion with its members, the 6. Exit packages for The NFF understands ly understand the gravity NFF has proposed the fol- farming families looking the policy will now be of the current drought sit- lowing immediate meas- to exit farming after an discussed at a meeting of uation and we appreciated ures for consideration by assessment of their long- state and territory agricul- the opportunity to discuss ture ministers. Still time to Register government: term viability. further measures to assist “We want all levels of 1. Support for local The NFF recently pro- farmers and communi- government to support council rate relief. vided the Government ties in the management this approach and we will 2. Commonwealth Gov- its newly endorsed Na- of what is now one of the continue to talk to the ernment subsidies for the worst droughts in living tional Drought Policy, a Federal Government and memory.” payroll expenses of farm- proposed Commonwealth their state counterparts th th “Drough t is complex, it ing businesses equal to framework for a more to encourage the policy’s 17 - 20 November 2019 is not the same for any one the Newstart Allowance strategic approach to pre- adoption.” farm business, family or to support local commu- paring for managing and Ms Simson thanked the community. nities. recovering from drought Prime Minister for his “While one support 3. 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ON September 24 in and International Meat body representatives, Chengdu, China, Aus- Secretariat in China’s importers, meat trade tralian Pork Limited Sichuan province. experts and government CEO Margo Andrae As part of ‘Meat officials. signed a strategic Week’, APL attended All were confident agreement with presi- the IMS 2019 World Chinese government Pork Conference where dent of the China Meat would need to start ac- Association Mr Li Shu- APL General Manager ilong. of Research and Innova- celerating new market The ‘Strategic Frame- tion Dr Heather Chan- access arrangements to work Agreement on non presented on Aus- secure more pork supply Technical and Trade ing trade channels for tralia’s sustainability from abroad, including Development Coopera- Australian pork to enter credentials. from Australia, in com- tion’ was agreed to dur- the China market. During the conference, ing months. ing discussions between The agreement pro- global industry leaders While we interpret this APL, CMA and Austral- vides a platform for discussed the outlook as an encouraging sig- ian exporters in Shang- information exchange, for world pork produc- nal, nothing is certain. hai in May this year. training programs, tion and trade. Australian authorities At a time when Afri- regular joint meetings, Chinese participants are yet to hear back from can s wine fever is dev- mutual support for each were sanguine about the their Chinese counter- astating Chinese indus- other’s objectives and challenges presented by try, APL stands ready two-way visits. ASF but confident Chi- parts in relation to the to assist, including by The signing took place na would rebound faster export protocol, but we sharing experiences on during the China Inter- than most expected. will continue to pursue biosecurity practice, ex- national Meat Industry APL spoke to a range all market access oppor- changing technical and Week, which was joint- of participants, includ- tunities including China. other data and establish- ly hosted by the CMA ing industry and peak

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Lorenz said, “We choose comes with a big 2” suc- skids and anti-vibration The concept of city peo- Honda to drive our pumps tion port and a three-way mounts to prevent the ple “there’s nothing to because of their reliabil- outlet. pumps toppling over dur- burn” couldn’t be further ity, power and torque.” It can be modified by ing operation. from the truth. “They start first time, changing the outlet to a The Honda engines National parks, wood- every time.” 2” setup, reducing fric- come with a unique Oil lands, scrub and what’s The Fire Chief delivers tion loss. 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The company’s flagship provides a tremendous nozzle impresses,” Lorenz Lorenz, who under- product, the Aussie Fire combination of pressure said. stands what it’s like to Chief, is regarded as the and flow designed for “We’ve operated along- be in the middle of a Farmers call for feral pig cull bushfire, saved his own world’s finest lightweight fighting fire or transfer- side other brands and it tential to decimate our grow, the systems that property on the outskirts THE National Farm- portable fire pump. ring water. astonished Rural Fire commercial pork indus- keep Australia free of of Sydney in Arcadia by ers’ Federation has It is the only pump that The pumps offer a Services volunteers try and the livelihoods the world’s worst pests battling fires alongside called on governments comes with a five-year unique bolt-on flanged in- how the spots we extin- of farming families and and diseases must be the RFS. to act immediately to the communities they absolute.” “We admire the firies control Australia’s 24 contribute to,” Mr Ma- Mr Mahar said ASF tremendously,” he said. million-strong feral har said. was a frightening re- “Those men and women, pig population. Since the disease minder of what could young and old, give up NFF chief executive happen without rigor- their free time to train and Tony Mahar said, “Fe- took hold just over 13 ous safeguards and support homeowners. ral pigs destroy crops, months ago, more than “Then they put their degrade soil and water 50 percent of China’s more needed to be done lives on the line during and spread weeds.” commercial pig popula- now to bolster biosecu- bushfires, often for very “Alarmingly, they tion has been wiped out. rity. little thanks.” also have the potential Analysts estimate the “If we don’t step up Aussie Pumps produces to spread endemic and world’s pig numbers our biosecurity sys- a free comprehensive Fire exotic diseases such as have already been cut tems, ASF and other Survival Guide. 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Sunka. than 50 Branded Meat “Australia has a fine Smallgoods and Char- exhibits went into bat- reputation globally for cuterie Chair of Judges tle under the guidance high-quality products and Greg Bonnefin said ex- of Sydney Royal Chair it’s the producers deliver- hibitors continue to im- of Judges George Ujvary, ing medal-winning prod- press judges with the di- Virtual reality pig farms help US with only the best of the ucts that are a true testa- verse style of products best shining through. ment to the hard work of they present every year. Rich in history, the Syd- the industry – they should “The Smallgoods and producers connect with consumers ney Royal Fine Food be commended for that,” Charcuterie competition A NEW cutting-edge barn, take a guided tour strate that what we do forts of everyone in- Show awards excellence Mr Ujvary said. continues to demonstrate video series from the and look around through – day in and day out – is volved in pork produc- in agriculture, with the Champions that adorn that consumers are will- US National Pork a virtual reality platform based on the utmost con- tion to ensure product humble Sydney Royal the Sydney Royal title in- ing to invest in high- Board creates oppor- in much the same way cern for human health, quality, safety and sus- Medal becoming a bea- clude Western Australia’s quality products,” Mr tunities for farmers as if they were actually nutrition and sustain- tainability,” Huseth said. con of quality to consum- CM Farms in 2019, South Bonnefin said. and others involved inside a barn.” ability.” The videos use VR ers and industry profes- Australia’s Diamond “Within the ham cat- in pork production to “We think this plat- “The videos will show- technology to offer a sionals alike. Spring pastoral in 2018 egory, the German share with consum- form will go a long way case our industry to key first-hand view inside While the Sydney Royal and the very first Cham- Butchery delivered an ex- ers a first-hand view towards sharing our We audiences, including different types of pig Pork Competition is rela- pion Pork went to West- tremely well-crafted and inside today’s modern Care story with con- health and nutrition pro- barns. The videos can be tively new (introduced in ern Australia’s Black La- presented ham, capturing farms. sumers and the lengths fessionals from around The virtual reality vid- farmers go to in order the world.” viewed on YouTube 2017), the Sydney Royal bel Berkshire in 2017. the old-style ham first eos enable viewers to to provide a safe, sus- The Food & Nutrition (youtu.be/cQ-5F-gT-6c), Pig Show began in 1858 Also judged over the produced in Prague from the late-1800s. virtually tour gestation, tainable and nutritious Conference & Expo is Facebook or through a and is one of the larg- past few months was the farrowing, nursery and product.” the world’s largest gath- VR headset. est and most prestigious Smallgoods and Char- “The product showed excellence workmanship finishing barns. 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Board and Christensen award-winning produce said, “The new videos the story of today’s pig “It’s the right platform Farms located in Sleepy but a triple-bottom-line let viewers step into a farming and demon- for showcasing the ef- Eye, Minnesota. approach to excellence, recognising those who are at the top of their Are producers really breeding giant pigs in China? game in a product’s over- Soya beans used in our meals are NOT genetically modified! all financial, social and REPORTS of Chinese no surprise that those who In order to meet con- nong Technology Group CONTACT: environmental integrity. pig producers breeding can still afford to be in sumer demand, China’ s Co have all confirmed PTY While the Sydney Royal pigs the size of polar production are now push- global imports have in- they are selectively breed- SOYA FEEDS LTD Medal reflects award- bears have emerged, but ing for higher productivity creased significantly, but ing to increase the average winning products, it has Bennie St, Industrial Estate, Dalby are the reports true, and than ever before. this appears to be merely weight of their pigs. grown to be much more Surviving herds are scratching the surface of This is not the first time Ph (07) 4662 4333 than that, becoming a what are the implications reaching higher market the 10 to 15 million tonne giant swine have hit the A/Hrs (07) 4663 5534 part of a producer’s sto- for breeding pigs so big? values as demand far out- supply shortfall predicted headlines, but many of ry – a story of passion, With African swine fe- weighs what China’s pig by experts. those animals growing to We use whole soya beans not gradings growth and true Austral- ver wreaking havoc in to supply you with a quality meal industry can currently One proposed solution, extreme weights have met ian quality. China’s pig industry, it is produce. embraced by producer untimely endings through Pang Cong in the south- a number of health com- ern Chinese province of plications. Guangxi, is to breed giant Broken legs and a gen- pigs capable of produc- eral lack of mobility are ing 110-130kg of meat and two previously observed fetching over 10,000 yuan issues in these morbidly ($A2068) at slaughter. obese animals, and both Currently Pang Cong is are important welfare rearing pigs to weights of concerns. about 500kg but he has With an estimated 250 to plans to rear bigger ani- 300 million pigs slaugh- mals, comparable in size tered in China in the past and weight to a polar bear. 12 months, many produc- According to reports ers are looking to quickly from Bloomberg, it is minimise their losses and not just smaller produc- it may not be long before ers who are investing in these enormous animals higher finishing weights: are a common product of Wens Foodstuffs Group coping with market pres- Co, Cofco Meat Holdings sures in modern-day pig Ltd and Beijing Dabei- farming.

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