Dedicated value chains was a Sheep Industry Business Innovation (SIBI) subproject which consisted of four key tasks: value chain design, sheepmeat product development, placement of staff and scholarships, and web portal development.
Drench resistance in cattle worms has been found in tests in several countries in recent years, prompting an investigation into the situation in Western Australia.
In yearling cattle, burdens of cattle worms can lead to reduced liveweight gain during winter and are sometimes associated with signs of worm disease like diarrhoea and ill-thrift.
It is important that parasites in beef are adequately controlled in order to maintain healthy productive cattle. The immune responses of adult cattle to parasites are such that fewer drenches are needed than when managing sheep.
Food Industry Innovation │November 2016 │volume 2
Read the following articles: Food Industry Innovation project overview, Western Australia’s Premium Food Centre unveiled, Great Southern food mapping project forging ahead, Meet the Team: Phil May, Industry profile: Greg Brindle, Fast facts: FII features at STOA and SEGRA conferences.
A study has been completed to identify critical success factors from a number of global and domestic agrifood industry growth models that could contribute to international export competitiveness and grow the value and long-term sustainability of WA’s northern beef industry.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) plays a major role in addressing the impact of frost on WA growers through a combination of on-farm research and development activities, as well as online tools and advice.
