Get the answers to your LPA questions at Woolorama
Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) representatives will be at Wagin Woolorama on 9-10 March to explain the recent changes to strengthen the LPA accreditation system.
Customer Services Manager for Integrity Systems Company, George Basha, said he was looking forward to meeting WA producers to answer their questions about how the enhanced LPA system worked.
Mr Basha said the LPA program underpinned Australia’s reputation as a reliable supplier of safe red meat to domestic and international markets.
“LPA accreditation means the producer can provide an assurance that they have produced their meat safely and ethically,” Mr Basha said.
“Upholding the integrity of this system is vital to sustain and grow our markets.
“At Woolorama, I will be walking producers through the accreditation system, including the on-farm biosecurity plans and animal welfare components, and answering any questions they have.”
Meat and Livestock Australia value chain program manager David Beatty has recently returned from his role as International Business Manager in the Middle East and will be available to talk to producers about how important Australia’s integrity systems are to overseas customers.
“We will be located in the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development shed at Woolorama, along with Livestock Biosecurity Network representative Frances Gartrell,” Mr Basha said
Department veterinarians will also be on-hand to assist producers with questions about on-farm biosecurity plans and animal welfare information will be available from department inspectors.
There also will be an LPA question-and-answer session in the DPIRD shed twice a day.
If you can’t make it to Woolorama and you have questions about LPA accreditation, contact Frances Gartrell, LBN on Fgartrell@lbn.org.au or 0497 700 113 to register for the next WA information session or see the LPA website.