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As spring marking season approaches, increased pain relief products become available and biosecurity threats converge, livestock producers accredited through Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) are being urged to brush up on their knowledge of safe and responsible administration of animal treatments and record keeping.

Key Points Make sure you have plans in place to deal with extreme weather conditions Biosecurity risks escalate during disasters, so it is crucial you review and update your biosecurity plan to reflect these risks The MLA Bushfire Hub has a suite of resources to help you get prepared Contact your state/territory department of agriculture if you need assistance with natural disaster recovery The Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast is predicting drier and warmer conditions than average across much of Australia this spring. Together with the increased fuel load brought on by recent rainfall, this is creating an increased risk...

Producers issued with a CAR, following an LPA audit can now manage the process of addressing the request via their LPA online account.

With the spring selling season underway, livestock producers can access of suite of online resources to ensure they meet the requirements of Australia’s red meat integrity system when buying and selling stock.

On-farm audits are conducted each year to ensure the management systems introduced by livestock producers are complying with LPA rules and standards.

Cattle that have been treated with HGPs must be identified using a triangular ear punch and the use of HGPs on these animals must be declared on your LPA NVD.  

Find out more about our producer research and the high awareness levels of Australia's red meat integrity system.

Australia’s red meat producers continue to kick goals when it comes to integrity system compliance, underpinning Australia’s $18.4 billion red meat industry.

With demand for HGP-free beef increasing significantly in recent years, in both domestic and international markets, Australian producers are reminded they must use HGPs responsibly to protect our market access.

From 1 January 2021, only the current version (0720) of the LPA NVD will be accepted for all species of livestock movements.