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August 2006

Mohair Australia Limited A.B.N 40 008 585 135

NEWS SHEETNEWS SHEET INFORMATION THAT MOHAIR PRODUCERS NEED TO KNOW What’s On...

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The final Going into Goats Guide launch was held last week in WA at the Koorana Angora Stud, home of Juliana and Jeff Neve at Walkaway, near Geraldton. The some 200 farmers and others who attended were greeted by a huge “Angora Goats grow M o h a i r ” s i g n strategically placed at

the last bend in the road approaching the homestead. From there to the car park, paddocks either side had large numbers of angoras in full fleece grazing on what appeared to be lush green pastures- lush after recent rains had taken the property’s annual rainfall this year to 130mm! On arriving at the shearing shed, visitors were greeted by bales of mohair, displayed open for visitors to examine, complete with recent per kg prices attached for each type. Nearby displays also included the property remittance advices for the last wool and mohair cheques - the wool cheque for 9 bales was just on $3,600, the mohair cheque for 10 bales was just under $30,000- figures which Juliana highlighted to v i s i t o rs a t eve r y opportunity. In the large shearing shed pens of goats were on display for all to see and handle. There were some 50 young bucks available along with young animals being fattened for the meat market. Starter herds were on offer, an offer which I understand was taken up by at least 2 buyers. A large marquee was set up near the shearing shed, where a number of speakers described their move into goats. A number of large operations in WA now farm only goats, where previously they had

Juliana Neve was kept busy speaking to many farmers enquiring about running angoras and producing mohair. Here she is pointing out the big difference between mohair and wool prices.

Pens of angoras were on display in the shearing shed and angoras were ‘to the fore’ at every opportunity.

September 2006 1-9th Royal Adelaide Show 4th—Organic Farming Workshop—Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre Yanco NSW Phone 02 6963 6996 $25,00 per person. 19-21st Henty NSW Machinery Field Days 21st – Oct 1 – Royal Melbourne Show 30th – 7th Oct – Perth Royal Show October 2006 14th -MAL AGM – and more, Narrandera 29th – Worming and Drench Info Day at the home of Hilary and Arthur Day, Upper Beaconsfield Vic, Starting at 11.00am. For info phone Lesley Stuart 03 9739 1010 November 2006 10,11.12th - Judges Forum, Longerenong College, Horsham. Vic. Contact 03 5382 1753 19th—Lilydale Ag Show Contact Kevin Spargo 03 5964 6019 for entry forms and information. 22nd - MLA AGM Adelaide SA Ph Olivia Nicholson 02 9463 9236

GIG GIUDE LAUNCHED IN MOHAIR COUNTRY

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Reg/Div News 4

SA Div President’s Report

4

MAL AGM 5

NSW Div President’s Report

6

Vale– EJ Webber 7

Cape Sale results 10

Livestock Parasite Project

11

Vic Div President’s Report

12-13

Goats & the LPA 15

Mohair Australia Limited

DIVISION/REGION PRESIDENTS (not on the Board above)

MOHAIR AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBERS Andrew Gossip

Breed Development and Standards Website Co-ordinator

‘Killarney‘ Glenerin Road CROOKWELL NSW 2583

Phone/Fax: (02) 4836 7225 Mobile: 0431 474 554

Email: [email protected]

David Williams Trader

1/81-85 Orrong Cres Caulfield Nth Vic 3161

Phone: (03) 9527 2640 Fax: (03) 9527 6221

Mobile: 0419 352 399 Email: [email protected]

Greg Petersen

Industry Promotion and Communication ‘Glen Vimy Cottage’ River Road

HAHNDORF SA 5245 Phone: (08) 8388 1767


Doug Nicholls President & Government Liaison

P O Box 323 BERWICK VIC 3806 Phone/Fax: (03) 9707 1472 (AH)

Fax: (03) 9707 3255 (BH) Mobile: 0417 500 053


Dr Susan Jordan Jnr Vice President/Company Secretary

Lot 75 Berry Road GIDGEGANNUP WA 6083 Phone: (08) 9574 7090 Mobile: 0409 743 968


Graham Dau Breed Development & Standards

P O Box 7338 TOOWOOMBA MAIL CENTRE QLD 4352

Phone: (07) 4630 0250 Fax: (07) 4630 0236


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BREEDERS DIRECTORY

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QUEENSLAND Division President Graham Dau

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Division President Greg Peterson

TASMANIA Division President Brian Smith

OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS Hours – Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm – Care – Closed Mondays

Mohair Australia Limited P O Box 22, 147 East Street, NARRANDERA NSW 2700

Phone: (02) 6959 2069 Fax: (02) 6959 1817 email: [email protected] website www.mohair.org.au

Tom Harmsworth Education

"Kurburn Park" 163 Horsham Noradjuha Rd

VECTIS VIC 3401 Ph: 03 5381 1321 Fax: 03 5382 1624

Steve Roots

Snr Vice President/Treasurer & Office Administration

P O Box 79 MOLONG NSW 2866 Phone: (02) 6366 9444 Mobile: 0428 378 660


Tim Hamblin Commercial Production

38 Rowbotham St Toowoomba QLD 4350

Ph: 07 4613 6022 Mobile: 0428 910 100

Email [email protected]

Brian Smith Industry Promotion &

Communication Neethorp Angoras

215 Gillingbrook Road FORCETT TAS 7173

Phone: (03) 6233 7053 Fax: (03) 6233 2437

Mobile : 0418 303 875 Email [email protected]

Western Region Leonie Scott ‘Glenroy’ Loombah Road YEOVAL NSW 2868 Phone: (02) 6846 4178 Email: [email protected] Hunter Region Dave Richards 2234 Glendonbrook Road GRESFORD NSW 2337 Phone: (02) 4938 9583 Fax: (02) 4938 9133 Email: [email protected] South Eastern Ron Harris ‘Currajong Common’ Burragate VIA BEGA NSW 2550 Phone/Fax: (02) 6496 7174 Email: [email protected]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Division President Juliana Neve “Koorana” Angora Stud PO Box 61 WALKAWAY WA 6528 Phone/Fax 08 9926 1199 Email: [email protected]

VICTORIA Division President Doug Nicholls East Central Region Margaret Nicholls P O Box 323 BERWICK VIC 3806 Phone/Fax: (03) 9707 1472 Gippsland Region North Central Region Doug San Miguel ‘Wildwood Angora Stud’ RSD 2170 Nagambie Road SOUTH HEATHCOTE VIC 3523 Phone: (03) 5433 2930 North East Region Geoff James RMB 3105 Bridge Creek VIA MANSFIELD VIC 3722 Phone: (03) 5776 9585 Western Region Tom Harmsworth

NEW SOUTH WALES Division President Bill Smith ‘Inwood’ Lindsay Road NORTH ROTHBURY NSW 2335 Phone: (02) 4938 7536 Fax: (02) 4938 7555 [email protected] Central Region Doug Stapleton Cudal Mohair Stud ‘Gundamain’ CUDAL NSW 2864 Phone: (02) 6364 2132 Fax: (02) 6364 2323 Email: [email protected] Eastern Region David Payne ‘Bernelea’ Lot 3 Wombeyan Caves Road Mittagong 2575 Phone 02 4878 5555 [email protected] Riverina Region Keith Cowen ‘Yarran Park’ WEETHALLE NSW 2669 Phone: (02) 6975 6239 Email: [email protected]

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NATIONAL MOHAIR POOL P/L CUDAL Phone 02 63642097, 02 63642132 AH, 0429 600 101 Classing card to assist you prepare your mohair to best advantage.

• Step 1. Draft animals on age and sex. Allow animals to empty out overnight in a clean dry yard before shearing. • Step 2. Skirt fleece - spread fleece out on table, cut edge down. Remove stains, vegetable faulted and cotted pieces. • Step 3. Remove short edges and strong necks. • Step 4. Determine level of general fault - Veg faulted? Cotted? Stained? Pigmented fibres? • Step 5. Class by deciding on style, length, fineness, kempiness. Cross fibred fleeces to (K) lines. Style? Length? Fineness? Kempiness? Consider EGT OG/A/B/C FKID/KID/SK/YG/FH/H (-/K/KK/KKK)

Shear every 6 months in Feb & Aug to avoid

cotting. Keep the clip clean.

A length

17cm13cm 11cm10 cm 7cm 0cm

B length

Locks C length Kid & Blocky fibre may

OG

Kid & Blocky fibre may be shorter

had large merino flocks. The rangeland goat has been on-bred by some to take advantage of superior drought resistance of some lines. The return of bush and vegetated areas to goat only stations was also highlighted, overturning the old claim that goats destroy the vegetation. Following the morning presentations, a magnificent lunch was presented on the homestead lawns, including roast and curried goat, goat meat pies and concluding with a variety of goat milk cheeses. The lunch was sponsored by Geraldton Meat Exporters, the local goat abattoir who followed up with open inspections during the afternoon. Jeff and Juliana run some 1400 angoras and 450 meat goat breeders along with about 400 sheep. They turn off 200 goats for the meat trade each month, and last year produced 4,500kg of mohair. The property is 1,500 acres with an average annual rainfall of 450mm.

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Some of the large crowd who were to hear the WA Minister for Agriculture, Kim Chance officially open the day at Koorana, Geraldton

A competition to guess the value of this bale of mohair was held on the day. The prize being sponsored by Landmark Western Australia

Right: Angoras in green pastures lined the road to the homestead at Walkaway and visitors could not help but notice the well bred, uniform animals in full fleece.

The delicious luncheon also focused on goat meat products and was well received by all atendees.

South Australian Division President’s Report to the AGM held 20 August 2006

The past year has seen a continuation of good prices for our mohair. This has resulted in some growers purchasing more animals to increase their clip. One grower from Victoria has set up a feed lot to run wethers. Several others have acquired new properties to run large herds of commercial goats. Our Promotions Officer, Justine Hall, says there has been considerable interest shown in our industry by many attending various shows and field days. Justine has been endeavoring to promote the mohair industry in as many publications as possible. The office in Narrandera seems to be running smoothly. Cheryl and Justine are always pleased to help with any inquiries. The shop has made a nice little profit in the past year. More stock is required. The newsletter is coming out on a regular basis, however I feel more editorial material is needed. So if you have anything to tell or say let the office know. The new format for the Website appears to be working well. Anybody wishing to advertise through this medium (even in the stud directory) should contact the office. Since the last AGM the Board has been meeting regularly via teleconferencing. If any of you wish for more information regarding board activities please feel free to give me a call. As a Board member I do feel some concern that we continue to run at a loss. The Board is trying to rectify this position; it is continuously looking at costs, and at ways of increasing the membership and revenue. The National AGM is to be held in Narrandera in October. The Office is hoping to make this a major annual event. Besides the meeting, there will be trade and animal displays, animals for sale, discussion papers and other festivities. This year it is to be held at the racecourse. I am hoping we may have several new members in SA soon. In the meantime I wish you all well in the coming year and hope to meet up with you all soon. Greg Petersen


For this day, held on Saturday 19th August 2006 at the property of Bill and Sandie Smith following their shearing, the Hunter Region was fortunate to have the services of shearer and wool classer Ian Howell from Tasmania. In addition to shearing, Ian provided instruction on wigging and crutching, and fleece preparation as well as taking an active part in many general discussions on the mohair industry. Of particular interest the prospective new breeders and growers on the day was the opportunity to see a standard sequence of events in a shearing shed at shearing time; penning of animals; catching; shearing; release into counting out pen; pick up fleece; weighing; skirting and classing.

As a flow on from shearing visitors saw hoof trimming and vaccinating, being the normal sequence during shearing in this particular shed. Additional demonstrations and instructions were provided on other activities such as drenching and tattooing. A more unusual addition to this type of day was demonstrations by Region members of carding and spinning with a small display of products, including commercially woven. Though of the cottage industry type these demonstrations provided a token reminder of the process from fleece to woven product, and in doing so created a great deal of interest. A major feature of the day was the ready flow of questions and answers indicating the high level of interest by the 20 who attended. This led to the suggestion that perhaps it would be worth staging such open days on a more regular basis.

Shearing Shed Open Day------------- NSW Hunter Region


2006 Annual General Meeting and

Industry ‘Showcase’

It’s at Narrandera again !

BY POPULAR REQUEST FROM THOSE WHO ATTENDED LAST YEAR, AND THOSE WHO WANTED TO ATTEND

BUT COULD NOT !

The Annual General meeting will once again be held in Narrandera in conjunction with a day of Industry related events to showcase our wonderful industry to the public.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE THERE THIS YEAR!

⇒ Your Stud should be represented to allow potential, new and established producers and angora breeders to see how fantastic your animals are.

Commencing 10am October 14th Narrandera Race Course, Race Course Rd NARRANDERA NSW

AGM commences 1.15pm 14th October 2006.

We will once again be offering accommodation discounts, Dinner and Get-together on Friday night for early arrivals and a information packed day out on Saturday

culminating in a great social event—the industry dinner on Saturday night.

⇒ Offer your animals for sale—buying your bucks early will allow them to acclimatize before joining. You need to keep up with the best the studs can offer to improve your herd.

⇒ Superior Venue large undercover area in landscaped gardens with well appointed entertainment facilities and animal display close by.

⇒ The more appropriate time of the year- after kidding and before harvest, means no more excuses!

⇒ Best practice manual “Going into Goats “ - first hand discussions ⇒ Catch up with other producers, past and present in a social environment ⇒ Celebrate the progress of the industry and support it’s growth by

purchasing mohair products for Christmas presents. ⇒ Your chance to attend the Annual General Meeting, meet the directors

and have your say. NB Notice of Motions for the AGM need to be with the Company secretary no later than 13 Sept 06 for inclusion in the agenda.


Summary, President’s Report -- NSW Division Annual General Meeting 5th August 2006

Once again welcome to our NSW Division Annual General Meeting. The year now behind us has certainly challenged the strength and resolve of our members and all of those in the mohair industry. With such a large proportion of NSW still drought declared and concerns as to when sustained relief can be expected, it is fortunate that mohair prices, though steadied, are still holding well. Many developments are either here or in progress probably the most recent being the release of the best practice manual “Going into Goats” with all States conducting a launch. Each launch and the June News Sheet “full frontal” has, unfortunately, been no more than a bitter reminder of the promotional opportunity that the mohair industry has lost; this loss due to our failure to secure a significant mohair industry component in the manual. At the very least efforts must continue to ensure a module is included in the near future that will truly and specifically serve the mohair industry. The NSW Division afforded Stephen Chaffey the opportunity of presenting prototype software to assist with his development of this program. Designed to assist individuals to test and learn about aspects of their angora enterprise, this viewing developed into a most interesting interchange of ideas of help to both Stephen and all involved. The NSW Division continues to enjoy the support of it’s Regions, with delegates and elected members holding meetings November, January, May and August. Division events such as the NATS show and sale as well as the Region’s own area events make up the Division as a whole. The National Angora Trophy Show and Sale, NATS was again very successful, exhibitors enjoying the services of judge Reinhold du Randt from South Africa. Again, full credit must go to the NATS Committee for it’s efforts, but in particular to Nick Gorrie our NATS Coordinator

Many ideas, some new, many not so new, regarding a venue and/or format change for the NATS, resulted in extensive research and discussion earlier this year. The NSW Division finally decided that the best interests of the members would be served by ensuring the current success of the NATS. To do this the event would continue with essentially the same format and as a stand alone event at the same venue. The National Angora Trophy Show and Sale for 2007 will be held at Goulburn Showground in early March; same basic format; 2nd, 3rd and 4th March 2007; Nick Gorrie as Coordinator with the full support of the NSW Division and NATS Committee. The past commitment to Junior Judging will continue as an important component of the event. The NSW Judging Forum, held in July at the Cowra property of John and Janet Leigh, saw many topics discussed ranging from current Judging Guidelines and Breed Standard, to questions of actual judging procedures and protocol. It became quite clear that participants considered it essential that the show scene should not foster a special show breed but should encourage the breeding of animals suitable for commercial production of mohair. With the agricultural shows still a good window into the mohair industry we must continue to assist our Regions with their local events. All levels of our organization will need to continue there efforts with the many ongoing issues, but above all, the acceptance of mohair production as a viable income source must remain a prime concern. Finally I take this opportunity to thank all those that have supported me and the Division Executive throughout the year. Bill Smith President, NSW Division Executive

President’s Report: NSW South East Region 16th July 2006

It’s great to be able to say the last mohair sale was still good, with the Mohair prices holding up, in fact an over all average of $14.76 it was 75c up on the last NMP sale. With Cots up to $18.30 and LSTN 11.80 everybody should have well and truly cleared out all their so called rubbish from its hid-ing places. The only disappointment was that the 21.5 mic bale was not heavy enough to attract a premium, we need more contributors. The shows have come and gone, with Debbie Scattergood once again taking home most of the broad ribbons in fact with the help of a champion fleece from Rivers our region just about scooped

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Continued from previous page…. the pool at the Sydney Royal. There has been much discussion about the NATS, with some thoughts of combining with the Australasian to create one big super elite show a year and thus save much Money and Energy. This year we plan to have our AGM at Charlie & Sue Bell‘s new farm at Candelo where we can also welcome some new members Tom and Barb Mitchell and Toms brother Ray and his wife Mary Anne. Unfortunately at the same time we say good bye to David and Jenny Findlay as far as Mohair pro-duction goes, but they are still flat out value adding and selling their Mogear. Dr Bruce McGregor has very kindly found time in his extremely busy schedule to come and update us regarding his latest work in his field of expertise, Goats and Fibre! He has listed Supplementary Feeding, Variation of Micron on the body, Shearing and Marketing quality Mo-hair, but any question you need answered, Bruce is the one to ask. He has spent decades studying and writing papers on GOATS I think it’s sort of raining a little bit here but am not game to look in case it stops! Looking forward to kidding. Good luck to you all, Ron Harris, President

VALE

ELWIN JOHN WEBBER

23.04.1933 - 8.08.2006

It is with much sadness that we farewell Elwin Webber, who passed away on Tuesday 8th August, 2006 at his home in Vacy, NSW Hunter. Elwin, and wife Pat, have been breeding angora goats as members of AMBA/Mohair Australia, Hunter Region since 1988. His Region involvement has been a family affair with Pat, granddaughter Lauren, daughter Jeanette and son-in-law Bill as constant assistants at all Region events. Elwin has been Show Coordinator for the Region since 1994.

The Angora Goat section of Gresford Show continues as one of the few remaining Hunter shows solely due to the constant efforts of Elwin as Steward, his driving force, with the enthusiastic help of his family. Elwin’s prominence as breeder, steward, helper and enthusiastic exhibitor will be sadly missed by us all in Mohair Australia - Hunter Region. We extend our love and sincerest sympathy to his wife Pat, and their family.


Buyers of goats for slaughter New South Wales

Broken Hill Abattoirs – Ph 1800 669 019 Pat Cuff Livestock – Ph 0427 488 959 PBM Prime Meats - Ph 02 6336 0460

Allan Colley – Ph 02 6892 4158 Phillip Lyn – Ph 0429 323 502

David – Ph 02 9613 1449 or 0411 305 311 Victoria

National Goat Exchange – Ph 03 5439 7601 or 0418 559 773

Ascot Meats – Wodonga – Ph 02 6055 0263 0r 0412 368 200

Game Meats Myrtleford – Ph 03 5756 2999 June Liddy – Ph 03 5382 2811

Jim Kyriakou – Ph 03 9807 4621 Russell – Ph 1300 733 644

South Australia Pace Trading – Ph 0407 394 110

P & D Exporters – Ph 08 8365 2756 Queensland

Kerridale - Ph 07 4623 3336 0r 08 8582 1688 or 02 6892 4126

Western Exporters – Ph 07 4654 3311 Western Australia

Independent Livestock – Ph 08 9309 3225 Let us know if you know of any others.

Animal Health Australia www.animalhelathaustralia.com.au contains information about National livestock diseases and animal health issues. Rural Industries Research and Development Corpora-tion (RIRDC) www.rirdc.gov.au Contains reports on research projects relative to our in-dustry Meat and Livestock Australia www.mla.com.au Contains information relative to livestock marketing and research Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) www.daff.gov.au Contains on product integrity, animal and plant health, ru-ral policy and innovation, food and agri-business, levies and revenue service.

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) www.aqis.gov.au Contains information regarding quarantine requirements. Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations www.dewr.gov.au Contains information on the pastoral industry awards in-cluding shearing rates Cape Mohair and Wool Sth Africa www.cmw.co.za Mohair Sth Africa www.mohair.co.za Texas Angora Goat Raisers Assn http://txangoragoat.com Goats on the Move http://www.mla.com.au/goats/eNewsArchive.htm This newsletter can be read on line or register for free and they will send it out on email as it is issued.

Handy Websites for Goat Producers:

Shearers The following people have indicated their will-ingness to shear angoras. Please let the office know of any more. Ian Howell – Tasmania (will travel interstate) 03 6339 2806 or mobile 0427 139 199 Jack Alexander – Boorowa NSW – 02 6385 3087 Trevor King – Omeo Vic (will travel) - 03 5159 1415 Bert Adams – Holbrook NSW – 02 6020 5268 Michael Brigg – Condamine QLD – 07 4627 7274 Danny Horton—Leongatha VIC—03 5668 6308 Remember – if you only have a small number of animals to shear, coordinate shearing time with other local mohair producers to make it worthwhile for the shearer to travel to your area. Inclusion here is in no way to be construed as

being endorsed or recommended by Mohair Australia Ltd

DISCLAIMER

The opinions in this news sheet may not be those of Mohair Australia Ltd. Reported facts may not be true and if they are not let Mohair Australia know and we will try to correct them next time. Mohair Australia

cannot guarantee the claims or offers made in advertising published in this news sheet.

GICA (Goat Industry Council of Aust.) Contact:

Denise Riches – SA FF PO Box 1435, Victor Harbour SA 5211

Phone: 08 8552 6704 Fax: 08 85526730



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Left—Champion and Reserve Champion Buck at the recent Bendigo ASBA show Both from Opium-Stordahlen Stud . Champion Buck also went on to be Supreme Champion Exhibit of Show

More Photos—ASBA show Bendigo 21 July 2006

Right—New Members and first time Exhibitors, Elisabeth Murdoch College, was well represented on the day. Students who attended with animals were under the care and instruction of Ag teacher, Andrew Cosby (not pictured)

Left—Rowena Doyle with a wonderful display of mohair products from Sylvania Park Mohair Farm.

Prices Down at the Cape In the first of sale of the Winter period in South Africa, some downward pressure on prices was experienced, as expected. Prices for similar types across the board, decreased in comparison to the final summer sale of 2006, but remained well above the prices of the corresponding sale of the 2005 winter season. The average price for this sale was R70,15 (A$13.24)/kg. Despite the lower prices, a sale's clearance of 97 percent was achieved, which compared well with the previous season. Bearing in mind that this is the off-season for mohair in the Northern Hemisphere and a measure of exchange rate instability, the prices achieved were still highly favourable for mohair growers. Total offering 105,205kgs. Sale date 15 August 2006. (Source Mohair Sth Africa website)

Description Mass Offered Mass Sold % Sold Ave Price

KIDS 14.530.2 12,755.3 87.8% A$15.43

YOUNG GOATS 17,497.3 16,458.3 94.1% A$11.78

FINE ADULTS 24,129.5 23,940.0 99.2% A$10.46

STRONG ADULTS 36,806.0 36,615.5 99.5% A$10.32

ADULTS—Stain/Seed/Lox 15,435.6 15,435.6 100.0% A$7.50

Photos courtesy J Hall


Season Close of Receivals Payment Date C06 25th August 13th October D06 3rd November 22 December

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Livestock parasite project collaboration approved by Meat & Livestock Australia

A promising collaborative research project investigating novel compounds to control livestock parasites has been approved by Meat & Livestock Australia through the Partners in Innovation Program.

The research project was developed and is managed by Genetic Technologies, an Australian biotechnology company specialising in genetics.

MLA invests Federal Government research and development funds through the Partners in Innovation program to match contributions by companies to undertake projects that have a benefit to the Australian red meat industry.

Genetic Technologies Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Gary Cobon, says the project is using innovative genetic technologies to find new treatments to control disease-causing parasites. “Parasites of livestock and other animals are a major cause of disease globally and the financial losses they cause are significant,” says Dr Cobon. “Parasitic infestation of sheep and cattle is estimated to cost Australian producers approximately $1 billion annually,” says Dr Joan Lloyd, Acting Program Manager Environment, Animal Health and Welfare at MLA.

“We are pleased to collaborate with Genetic Technologies to search for novel treatments that may reduce this cost to Australian producers. This project is an extension of one of nine projects funded through a joint Meat & Livestock Australia - Australian Wool Innovation initiative to search for new anthelmintics for sheep. Many parasites are developing resistance to these currently used chemicals, rendering them ineffective.

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The next stage of the project is to test the com-pounds under trial conditions. This exciting re-search has the potential to deliver new methods to control parasites of the world’s livestock.

Genetic Technologies intends to commence ne-gotiations with a number of large livestock phar-maceutical companies with a view to marketing products from the project. Further Information: Dr Gary Cobon Chief Scientific Officer Phone: +61 3 9415 1135 Dr Joan Lloyd Acting Program Manager Environment Animal Health & Welfare, MLA 03 9463 9314

(Note: Following a conversation with Dr Lloyd, it was determined that Goats are included as one of the Livestock species in this project. J Hall)


President’s Report to Vic Division AGM 13 August 2006 It is with great pleasure that I present my first annual report as president of this division. As you are aware the Victorian Division has the second largest number of members in Australia. Membership in all categories is second only to NSW and Victoria has four active regions. It is a credit to those members who have made this year such a success and I thank you for all your efforts. This year has been a busy and productive one commencing with the Annual General Meeting of Mohair Australia held in November 2005 for the first time at Narrandera, since our Office and Shop was opened there in October 2004. At the Board meeting that followed the AGM I was elected National President of Mohair Australia. I wish to record my thanks to Geoffrey Pfitzner, my predecessor, for the time he dedicated to the roles of President of this Division and as National President. While there has been good coverage in the media and the News Sheet produced by our head office, of the numerous events that have occurred in this state throughout the year, I would like to list the significant events I attended. The 2005 year ended with the East Central Region Christmas party held at Hilary and Arthur Day’s home where the hospitality was fantastic and the function raised $300.00 for regional funds. Thank you Hilary and Arthur. The Australasian Show and Sale at Seymour in February 2006 was again well supported and provided a great venue to show not only other angora producers, but the general public, some of the best angoras Australia produces. The judge, Pierre van der Vyvver, from South Africa, was certainly impressed with the standard of animal he was offered to judge. During Pierre’s two day stop over in Victoria he came home to Seaspray for one day before joining Arthur and Hilary Day and David and Wilma Williams for dinner the night before he left to return to South Africa. May I extend my sincere thanks to the exhibitors and all of the people who made that event happen and the associated social events so enjoyable. The promotional value of the speaker at the Telstra Lecture theatre resulted in several new entrants in the industry following Seymour. Later in February I attended the Benalla All Breeds Goat Sale conducted by North eastern Region, thanks to all of the region members for your efforts. The inaugural sale at the Pakenham Livestock Exchange at the end of February was also a great success with 200 goats being sold and the agents are keen to conduct another one before Christmas and of course the Liddys and Rowena Doyle had their annual sale of all breeds at Horsham which was great. May saw the East Central Region supporting the Lang Lang Small Farming Victoria Field Day prior to their bus trip that visited 5 different properties. Many thanks to Sue Oldfield, David and Michaela Holroyd, and Rowena Doyle, Bob and June Liddy, Stuart and Loretta Chance and Keith and Licia Kokocinski for their hospitality. The Victorian Launch of the “Going Into Goats” (GIG) best practice manual was conducted by a network committee and I participated in the initial planning meeting held at the VFF to arrange the launch. The launch has been well covered in the media and it is great to have this manual to use as reference material at mohair promotional events. It was prepared by producers who have experience in running goats and we hope to have a mohair module developed to add to the manual. The loose leaf folder is designed to have extra modules added as they become available. I believe the Dairy and Cashmere Organisations are also considering the development of a module for their respective industries. In the meantime the “what do I need to consider and know if considering running any breed of goat in an intensive or extensive management system and in my particular climatic condition” is available and there is extensive references to other sources of information on specific issues. You will be able to ask questions about the manual at the AGM


in Narrandera. The RIRDC funded report “Towards a perfect angora goat enterprise” - testing management strategies and financial feasibility of angora goats for production of mohair and meat by Stephen Chaffey is now available and can be used in conjunction with the GIG. The ASBA show held at Bendigo during July was also a great event that placed our industry on show to the sheep producers and public. Once again the appraisal class demonstrated the returns a producer can receive from running angora goats. These returns are the envy of many wool producers. Congratulations to all exhibitors with special reference to the students from Elisabeth Murdoch College who exhibited angoras for the first time. Also a big thank you to Pat Gill and her team for such a well run show. I would also like to make mention to the fantastic Trade stands at Bendigo by Lara Downs and Sylvania Park promoting Mohair products and including entries in the fashion parade. One unfortunate event I attended was the funeral of Lloyd Reynoldson, well known by most Victorian angora breeders, the family’s great contribution to the industry involvements with the Trutex Angora Stud. Our condolences were expressed to Sally and the other members of the family. With the seasonal condition on the improve in some areas of the state and the fact that our industry promotion in articles such as the one produced by the Weekly Times insert “Farm” featuring Laurel Shera-Jones have resulted in orders being placed for angoras following this year’s kid drop. Angoras does and wethers are not being sold for slaughter until they are cast for age which is a great turn around. In conclusion I wish to thank the hard working members of the executive of the division and the other members who have been co-opted to help throughout the year, Pat Gill, Rhonda Ward, Tom Harmsworth, Rowena Doyle and Lesley Stuart. Also I would like to express my sincere thanks to Tom Harmsworth for his wise council throughout the year as the Victorian representative on the Board. His vast experience has been a great help. In completing my President’s Report I would like to make mention to congratulate all Victorian members especially Mallee Park for the success they achieved at the Australasian. Also we rean a very, very successful Television advertisement on 37 fifteen second adverts to come and see angora goats at the Seymour Expo. At times the marquee was packed and we had over 50 enquiries over the weekend about running angora goats. In closing I look forward to another great year for the industry and the development of a promotional campaign in the state at selected events and at producer training functions like the Judges School in November and other special events. Doug Nicholls Victorian President.

ASBA Show 2005 at Bendigo was just one of the events reported on by Victorian President Doug Nicholls in his report to the 2006 AGM. Photos above show the marquee at this event, Tom and Joan Harmsworth, and Judge and Stewards on the day.


National Angora Trophy Show and Sale 2007

2nd , 3rd and 4th March 2007 Peden Pavilion, Goulburn Showgrounds, Goulburn NSW.

NATS set the benchmark in 2006 and the division is planning to work on making it better in 2007.

If you are serious about mohair production and herd improvement you should be there. NATS is a top mohair weekend for commercial and stud mohair producers because - • we are focused on showcasing herd improvement at a national level with a high

number of local and interstate exhibits • educating new growers through the grower seminar and social interaction with

existing mohair growers • demonstrating the $$$ return of Angoras with the appraisal class • hands on inspection of ribbon winners in each stud class for the general public so you

can see and feel for yourself what characteristics make an elite animal • the best multi-vendor offering of stud Angora bucks and does for sale under an

auction system • socially sharing knowledge between new and existing growers over the 2 ½ day

program.

Schedule: • Friday afternoon - Educational Seminar and Mohair Fleece Show • Saturday - Stud Angora Show and Annual Dinner • Sunday - Stud Angora Sale The shearing date is from the 1st August 2006 for the animal show. For more details contact: Nick Gorrie 02 96831224 or 02 62472967 or 0409 129 070

NATS …a top mohair weekend.


Goats and the LPA Programme

(Extracted from “Goats on the Move” MLA quarterly newsletter.)

The number of goat producing properties registered on the LPA database continues to grow. MLA’s Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) is an on-farm food safety certification program designed to help the red meat industry strengthen the food safety systems cur-rently in place.

LPA provides a set of guidelines and a revised National Vendor Declaration (NVD) to help producers declare the food safety status of their livestock. LPA guidelines present produc-ers with very basic animal production and record keeping requirements designed to en-sure the production of safe food. In many cases producers will not need to change their on-farm management practices. Independent audits will be conducted to ensure the pro-gram’s integrity is maintained.

Below is the current break-up of goat properties on the LPA database. The total number nationally is currently 5,595 properties:

Goats All States 5,595 ACT 5 NSW 2,238 NT 0 QLD 1,586 SA 472 TAS 49 VIC 670 WA 575

Goat NVD orders are also increasing across Australia per month. This reflects the increas-ing demand for NVDs by buyers in the processing sector and livestock traders.

LPA will be work to address several issues during 2006/07:

• Research goat specific PIC audit results to identify industry specific issues

• Implement goat specific communication activities in conjunction with other events such as the Going into goats state launches and forums

• Adapting Level 2 for the goat industry

For further information on NVDs and the LPA program visit www.mla.com.au/lqs


Refer Page 9 of the July News Sheet…..

Goats in South Australia….. …...defined as ‘related’ to cattle….

Further to the article in last month’s News Sheet we can now expand on this issue. In the Associated Regulations included in the South Australian Legislation which relates to the use of veteri-nary chemicals it states: 31 Related species of animals For the purposes of section 14(2)(a)(ii)(C) of the Act (a) cattle are declared to be related to buffalo, goats and deer; and (b) chickens are declared to be related to ducks, geese, Guinea fowl, pheasants, quails, pigeons and turkeys; and (c) alpacas, camels and llamas are declared to be related to each other; and (d) horses, donkeys and mules are declared to be related to each other; and (e) kangaroos and wallabies are declared to be related to each other. While the Act in South Australia does declare that cattle are related to goats, and you cannot be prosecuted in South Australia for using cattle products as off label veterinary chemicals for goats, this does not apply in other states. BUT and MOST IMPORTANTLY... If the product is not registered for use in goats and has no known withholding period (WHP) a producer cannot complete a vendor declaration (Question 3) accurately relating to WHP’s if the animal is sold into the meat trade in particular. LPA level 2 on-farm quality assurance would prevent this as well. (refer page 15)

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Annual General Meeting and Voting entitlements. All producers of grass or grain fed cattle, sheep or goats who pay livestock transaction levies are encouraged to register as a member of MLA. MLA membership is free to levy-paying producers of cattle, sheep, lambs or goats. All you have to do is complete and lodge a member registration form with MLA. You must pay the levy on all goats sold privately (I.e. not through an agent) where the levy has not been deducted and forward it to the Levy Revenue Service—further enquiries 1800 020 619.

Your voting rights All MLA members automatically receive ONE vote. You can increase your voting entitlements, based on levies paid, by submitting a Levies Notice to MLA each year. Voting entitlements are calculated on a sliding scale based on levies paid to MLA (see below for levies distribution). Levies scale Levies paid Votes $NIL -$20,804 One vote for each $1.00 received by MLA $20,805 -$62,410 20,804 votes + 0.75 votes for each $1.00 received in excess of $20,804 $62,411 or more 52,008 votes + 0.5 votes for each $1.00 received in excess of $62,410 Levies Notice 2005-06 A Levies Notice has been sent to all registered producers and must be lodged to secure your voting entitlements for any MLA ballots. In particular this includes voting at MLA’s AGM to be held on 22 November 2006 in Adelaide. Levy notices must be returned to MLA by 10th October 2006.

If you have any questions about your voting entitlements, contact MLA on 1800 675 717

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