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Links to other livestock industries in Tasmania including horse, alpaca and poultry.
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Animal Welfare Act (1993)An Act to prevent neglect of, and cruelty to, animals, to ensure the welfare of animals, to repeal the Cruelty to Animals Prevention Act 1925 and for related purposes.
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Buying and Selling Sheep and Goats in TasmaniaThe National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) for sheep & goats has been developed to maintain and improve access to export markets by strengthening the integrity of the product supply chain.
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General Biosecurity DutyThe General Biosecurity Duty reinforces that everyone has a role to play in protecting our unique environment and primary industries against biosecurity risks.
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Hobby Farmers, Small and New LandholdersDirect information to help landholders understand the regulatory requirements for agricultural operations – and provide a wide range of useful links and contacts covering a range of topics, including business development.
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Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification (eID)In September 2022, as part of ongoing national traceability reforms, Australia’s Agriculture Ministers agreed to work collaboratively with industry to introduce national mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats by 1 January 2025.
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Animal Health AustraliaAnimal Health Australia (AHA) is a not-for-profit public company established by the Australian, state and territory governments and major national livestock industry organisations. AHA's mission is to ensure that the national animal health system delivers a competitive advantage and preferred market access for Australia's livestock industries.
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Bee AwareBeeAware is a hub of information for beekeepers and growers about honey bee biosecurity and pollination of agricultural and horticultural crops.
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Feeding your pigsA commercial pig feed is the best choice for your pigs. However, some pig owners choose to recycle and reduce waste by feeding their pigs food scraps. This is a great way to reduce waste, provided you avoid swill feeding.
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RSPCAThe RSPCA's mission is to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.