Youths gain show ring experience
August 2, 2010
More than 40 youths from the South East, amongst a total of 186 entrants, including 44 from interstate, competed at the annual All Breeds SA Junior Heifer Expo in the July school holidays at the Adelaide showgrounds.
The expo is the largest and most successful event of its kind in Australia. Read more
Beef producer gains national recognition
June 7, 2010
Millicent’s Mayura Station has again been recognised as one of Australia’s leading food producers.
After receiving a gold medal in the 2009 National Produce Awards, Mayura’s full-blood Wagyu beef has also been named a finalist in 2010. Read more
Dairy innovation showcase
May 31, 2010
One of the world’s leading bovine fertility experts will be guest speaker at the 2010 South East Dairy Innovation Day at Mount Gambier’s Barn Palais on June 10.
Kylie Boston, who has coordinated the event, titled Herd Fertility – Meet the Challenge, said around 150 dairy farmers would hear what Dr Stephen Butler had to say about reproductive physiology and nutritional research. Read more
Wildlife collisions high in South East
February 12, 2010
The South East is the state’s hotspot for collisions between motor vehicles and wildlife, according to insurance data.
SGIC has revealed the company processed 43 claims for animal-related car damage last year in Mount Gambier alone. Read more
Crayfish declared a protected species
February 12, 2010
The south-east crayfish — also known as the Glenelg spiny crayfish (pictured) — has been declared a protected species under the South Australian Fisheries Management Act. Read more
Quadruplet calves equal world record
February 4, 2010
Mount Gambier could make global headlines after a dairy heifer south of the city gave birth to a surprising bundle this week — quadruplets (pictured). Read more
Let wildlife remain wild
January 28, 2010
The Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) has urged the public to let wildlife be wild and give seals and sea lions a wide berth on public beaches.
DEH animal welfare manager Deb Kelly said people should keep an eye out for seals and sea lions on beaches, but maintain a respectful distance. Read more
Livestock heat advice issued
January 8, 2010
Livestock owners are reminded to take special care of their stock during the heatwave.
Shade, shelter and plenty of cool water are the key to keeping livestock healthy during the hot weather, explains Primary Industries and Resources SA Biosecurity’s principal policy officer for animal health and welfare, Mark Peters. Read more
Damara sheep adapt to wet climate
December 10, 2009
When Allie Pitman and her family moved from the Riverland to the South East in 2007 they brought with them a small menagerie of animals, including dogs, birds and half a dozen unique Damara crossbred sheep. Read more
Snake caution reminder
December 8, 2009
People have been warned to be on the lookout for snakes, even around dusk and dawn, after a Mount Gambier resident’s close encounter at the Valley Lakes last Wednesday evening. Read more
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