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Amazing Uruguay - Beef Central
This is a typical example of the country we saw in 3 days of extensive driving. When I asked our guide how far this type of country continues for she said “all the way to the borders in every direction!” THE Oriental Republic of Uruguay is about 20 percent smaller than Victoria with a human population of 3.5 million and a cattle population of around 12 million head.
Ross Ainsworth’s solution for the vet services shortage in rural Australia
THERE is a shortage of veterinarians in Australia generally but this problem is especially acute in most areas of rural and remote Australia. The list of reasons for the shortage is long and not the subject of this discussion except to say that considering the production rate of new graduates and the declining chances that these new vets will choose to work in rural Australia, the deficit is certain to become substantially worse in the coming decades unless dramatic changes are made.
LSD spread from Middle East to Asia underscores why we shouldn't drop our guard
I do not write this article to criticise the Ausvet team or their excellent research, but I am concerned that the optimistic view presented of the future risk of LSD incursion to Australia could potentially lead to government and industry assuming that the risks are very small and potentially drop their guard. Earlier this month.
Indonesia initiates alert on deadly sheep and goat disease
RECENT reports citing suspect cases of the small ruminant disease Peste des Petit Ruminants or PPR in Java were part of a public awareness campaign by the Indonesian Government, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said today. Australian cattle veterinarian and market analyst Ross Ainsworth said on 24 March the advising that a number of suspect cases of PPR had been identified in two regencies in the Special Region of Yogyakarta province near the centre of Java.
SE Asia Report: LSD marches on | Gulf Livestock 1 tragedy | 5 star butcher shop
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 108th Edition: November 2022 Key Points Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has now been confirmed in East Java presenting a new threat to Bali and the Eastern Island chain. Click here to view Beef Central’s earlier story. Indonesian Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccinations pass 8 million doses.
Báo cáo thị trường : Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt Đông Nam Á
Ấn bản số 108: tháng 11 năm 2022. Điểm tin chính: Dịch bệnh Viêm Da Nổi Cục (VDNC) hiện đã được xác nhận ở Đông Java, là mối đe dọa mới đối với Bali và chuỗi các đảo phía Đông. Số lượng vắc xin Lở mồm long móng (LMLM) của In-đô-nê-si-a đã vượt quá 8 triệu liều.
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara - November 2022
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation Edisi ke-108 : November 2022. Poin-poin Utama : Penyakit Kulit Lumpy (LSD) kini telah dikonfirmasi di Jawa Timur, hal ini menghadirkan ancaman baru ke daerah Bali dan gugusan Pulau Timur Indonesia. Vaksinasi Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku (PMK) Indonesia tembus 8 juta dosis.
Báo cáo Thị trường : Ngành chăn nuôi bò thịt Đông Nam - năm 2022 Á -
Ấn phẩm số 107: tháng 10 năm 2022. Điểm tin chính: Bệnh Viêm Da Nổi Cục (LSD) hiện đã được xác nhận lây lan tại Trung Java, cách 1000 km về phía đông so với vị trí được xác nhận cuối cùng ở Jambi, Trung Sumatra. Tiêm phòng bệnh Lở mồm long móng (FMD) ở Bali chiếm 10% chương trình tiêm chủng quốc gia.
SE Asia Report: LSD now confirmed in Central Java
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 107th Edition : October 2022. Key Points Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has now been confirmed in Central Java, jumping 1000 kilometres eastwards from its last confirmed location in Jambi, Central Sumatra. Vaccinations for Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) in Bali represent 10% of the national vaccination program.
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara - Oktober 2022
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation Edisi ke-107 : Oktober 2022. Poin-poin Utama Penyakit Kulit Lumpy (LSD) saat ini telah dikonfirmasi di Jawa Tengah, dan bergerak 1000 kilometer ke arah timur dari lokasi terakhir yang dikonfirmasi di Jambi, Sumatera Tengah.
Báo cáo thị trường : Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt Đông Nam Á
Ấn bản số 106: Tháng 9 năm 2022 Điểm tin chính: Chương trình tiêm chủng Bệnh Lở mồm long móng (LMLM) của In-đô-nê-si-a hiện đang bị đình trệ ở nhiều khu vực do thiếu hậu cần và kinh phí hoạt động. Nguy cơ LMLM ở Úc tiếp tục giảm do Bali đang được ưu tiên tăng cường phủ rộng vắc xin.
Laporan Pasar : Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara
Edisi ke 106 : September 2022 Poin-poin utama Program vaksinasi Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku di Indonesia (PMK) kini terhenti di banyak daerah karena keterbatasan ogistic dan dana operasional. Risiko PMK ke Australia kini menurun karena Bali mendapatkan prioritas untuk pengiriman vaksin.
SE Asia Report: Indonesia FMD vaccine update
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 106th Edition : September 2022 Key Points Indonesian Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination program now stalling in many areas due to shortage of logistics and operational funding. FMD risk to Australia continues to recede as Bali is getting priority for vaccine delivery.
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara - Agustus 2022
Edisi ke-105 : Agustus 2022 Poin-poin utama : Program vaksinasi Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku Indonesia akhirnya bergerak cepat. Risiko PMK masuk ke Australia menurun karena kombinasi peningkatan cakupan vaksin dan peningkatan biosekuriti di pintu masuk Australia.
Báo cáo thị trường: Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt tại Đông Nam Á - Tháng 8 năm 2022
Ấn bản số 105: Tháng 8 năm 2022 Điểm tin chính Chương trình tiêm chủng dịch bệnh Lở Mồm Long Móng (LMLM) của In-đô-nê-si-a cuối cùng cũng đi vào đúng quỹ đạo. Nguy cơ dịch bệnh LMLM lây lan vào nước Úc đang giảm nhờ sự kết hợp của việc tăng tỷ lệ bao phủ vắc xin và tăng cường an toàn sinh học tại các điểm nhập cảnh của Úc.
SE Asia Report: Indo FMD vaccinations finally gaining momentum
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 105th Edition : August 2022 Key Points Indonesian Foot & Mouth Disease vaccination program finally gaining momentum. FMD risk to Australia is declining due to a combination of increasing vaccine coverage and heightened biosecurity at Australian entry points.
Báo cáo thị trường: Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt tại Đông Nam Á - Tháng 7 năm 2022
Ấn bản số 104: Tháng 7 năm 2022. Điểm tin chính Dịch bệnh Lở mồm long móng tiếp tục lan rộng khắp In-đô-nê-si-a. Tiến độ tiêm chủng được thực hiện chậm một cách đáng thất vọng. Giá bò Úc giảm mạnh. Tại In-đô-nê-si-a: Giá bò thiến trưởng thành ở mức $ 5,15 AUD / kg trọng lượng sống (Rp10.300 = $ 1AUD) Bệnh Lở mồm long móng (LMLM) tiếp tục gây ảnh hưởng lớn tới thị trường gia súc và thịt bò sống trên khắp In-đô-nê-si-a.
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara - Juli 2022
Edisi ke 104 : Juli 2022. Poin-poin utama : Penyakit Mulut & Kuku terus menyebar ke seluruh Indonesia. Kemajuan vaksinasi sangat lambat. Harga sapi Australia turun tajam. Indonesia : Sapi Potong Steer AUD $5.15/kg bobot hidup (Rp 10.300 = AUD $1) Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku (PMK) terus menjadi penyebab utama pada dinamika ternak hidup dan daging sapi di seluruh Indonesia.
SE Asia Report: FMD continues to spread in Indo
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 104th Edition : July 2022 Key Points Foot & Mouth Disease continues to spread throughout Indonesia. Vaccination progress disappointingly slow. Australian cattle prices declining sharply. Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $5.15/kg live weight (Rp10,300 = $1AUD) Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) continues to be the main driving force for the live cattle and beef dynamics across Indonesia.
Why isn’t Lumpy Skin Disease spreading? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The presence of Lumpy Skin Disease was officially confirmed in Riau province in east-central Sumatra on the 22nd of March 2022. This suggests that it could have been present a month or so earlier before it was formally identified and then notified to the OIE. The disease can spread rapidly and is transmitted by insect vectors including mosquitoes, biting flies, midges and even ticks. It can also be spread by direct contact.
FMD: Breed and weight are critical to cattle survival in Indonesia
FMD : breed and weight are critical to cattle survival in Indonesia. The textbooks state that Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) while highly infectious, has a low mortality rate in adult cattle (5% ish) with up to 20% in very young stock due to heart complications. While this statement is technically true, in the Indonesian experience at least, it is very misleading.
FMD and LSD threats: The story so far
Catch up on all the past and latest developments relating to the unfolding foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease outbreaks in Indonesia via Beef Central and Sheep Central’s rolling coverage here NSW Farmers to vote on motion supporting national sheep EID By Terry Sim 14 July 2022 NSW farmers will next week consider an urgency motion to support national mandatory sheep electronic identification as Foot-and-Mouth-Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease outbreaks continue in Indonesia.
Laporan Pasar : Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara
Edisi ke 103 : Juni 2022 Poin-poin Utama Penyakit Kaki & Mulut menyebar dengan cepat ke seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Vaksinasi PMK pertama dimulai di Pulau Jawa pada tanggal 25 Juni 2022. Indonesia : Sapi Potong Steers AUD $5.24/kg bobot hidup (Rp 10.300 = AUD $1) Kekisruhan berlanjut dengan volatilitas pasar ternak hidup bulan ini lebih besar daripada bulan lalu.
SE Asia Report: FMD spreading rapidly throughout Indonesia
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 103rd Edition : June 2022 Key Points Foot & Mouth spreading rapidly throughout Indonesia. First FMD vaccinations commenced in Java on the 25th of June. Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $5.24/kg live weight (Rp10,300 = $1AUD) Chaos continues with live cattle markets this month with even more volatility than last month.
Laporan Pasar : Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara
Edisi ke-102 : Mei 2022 Poin-poin utama Vaksin Mulut & Kuku sangat dibutuhkan di Indonesia untuk mencegah malapetaka. Tidak masuk akal untuk melanjutkan impor sapi Australia ke Indonesia, sampai pasokan vaksin yang memadai tersedia, untuk melindungi kawanan sapi pada saat kedatangan.
Báo cáo thị trường : Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt Đông Nam Á
Ấn bản số 102 : tháng 5 2022 Điểm tin chính: In-đô-nê-si-a rất cần vắc-xin Lở Mồm Long Móng để ngăn ngừa thảm họa bùng phát dịch bệnh. Cho đến khi nguồn cung cấp vắc xin đủ để bảo vệ bò Úc ngay khi nhập cảng, thì xuất khẩu bò Úc sang In-đô-nê-si-a mới trở nên lành mạnh được. Tại In-đô-nê-si-a: Bò trưởng thành có giá $ 5,19 Đô la Úc / kg trọng lượng hơi (Rp10.600 = $ 1AUD) Thị trường gia súc ở In-đô-nê-si-a hỗn loạn do dịch bệnh Lở mồm long móng (LMLM) đang lây lan nhanh chóng.
SE Asia Report: FMD vaccine desperately needed to avert Indo catastrophe
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 102nd Edition : May 2022 Key Points Foot & Mouth vaccine is desperately needed in Indonesia to prevent catastrophe. Continuing to import Australian cattle into Indonesia makes no sense until adequate vaccine supplies are available to protect them immediately on arrival.
Laporan Pasar : Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara
Edisi ke-101 : April 2022 Poin-poin utama : Penyakit FMD telah dikonfirmasi mencapai daerah dekat Surabaya pada tanggal 28 April 2022. Harga sapi bakalan Northern Australia mengalami penurunan untuk pertama kalinya dalam 2 tahun ini, memberikan kesempatan kepada para importir di Indonesia dan Vietnam untuk kembali mendapatkan keuntungan. Penyakit FMD telah dikonfirmasi di Pulau Jawa. Kasus pertama ditemukan pada 12/14 April di Gresik, utara kota Surabaya. Lihat peta di bawah ini.
Báo cáo thị trường : Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt Đông Nam Á
Ấn bản số 101 : tháng 4 2022 Điểm tin chính: Dịch bệnh Lở mồm long móng (LMLM) chính thức được xác nhận đang hoành hành gần Surabaya vào ngày 28 tháng 4 năm 2022. Giá bò choai ở Bắc Úc giảm lần đầu tiên sau 2 năm, tạo cơ hội cho các nhà nhập khẩu từ In-đô-nê-si-a Việt Nam kinh doanh có lãi trở lại Bệnh Lở mồm long móng được xác nhận đang hoành hành tại Java. Trường hợp nhiễm bệnh đầu tiên được tìm thấy vào ngày 12/14/4 tại Gresik, ngay phía bắc thành phố Surabaya. Tham khảo tại bản đồ bên dưới.
SE Asia Report: Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in Java
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 101st Edition : April 2022 Key Points Foot & Mouth Disease officially confirmed near Surabaya 28th April 2022. Northern Australian feeder cattle prices have declined for the first time in 2 years providing Indonesian and Vietnamese importers with an opportunity to return to profitability Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in Java The first case was found on the 12/14th of April in Gresik, just north of the city of Surabaya. See map below.
Báo cáo thị trường: Ngành công nghiệp bò thịt Đông Nam Á - Ấn bản số 100
Ấn bản số 100: Tháng 3 năm 2022. Điểm tin chính: Cuộc chiến ở Ukraine đang khiến lương thực thế giới bị lạm phát cao Giá bò Úc vẫn tăng mạnh trong tháng 3 nhưng được dự đoán sẽ giảm trong những tháng tới do mùa mưa không thuận lợi tại miền bắc Úc Bình luận về tình hình thế giới Nền kinh tế thế giới vốn đã trong tình thế rất khó khăn và tồi tệ, gây ra bởi Đại dịch Covid 19 thì chiến tranh lại càng khiến tình hình trở nên xấu hơn.
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara - Edisi ke-100
Edisi ke-100 : Maret 2022 Poin-poin Utama Perang di Ukraina mendorong inflasi pangan dunia jauh lebih tinggi Harga sapi Australia tetap kuat selama bulan Maret tetapi diperkirakan akan turun dalam beberapa bulan mendatang karena musim hujan yang tertunda di Australia utara Komentar Global. Perekonomian dunia sudah dalam keadaan sangat rapuh dan rentan sebelum pandemi Covid 19 membuat situasi semakin parah.
SE Asia Report: Indo authorities monitoring Ramadan beef prices, LSD spread
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 100th Edition Key Points The war in Ukraine is driving world food inflation much higher Australian cattle prices remained strong during March Prices predicted to decline in coming months as the wet season fails in northern Australia No animals were imported from Australia to Vietnam during March Global Comment The world economy was already in a very fragile and vulnerable state before the Covid 19 pandemic made the situation...
Life Member Medal - Mr Steve Ellison
Written by Ross Ainsworth Presented by Terry Underwood OAM Stephen Hugh Ellison was born in 1940 in the Yorkshire Dales, England. At 16 he was awarded a Scholarship to attend the Lancashire Agricultural College where he obtained his National Diploma in Agriculture with honours. Arriving in Australia in 1961, Steve played rugby league in Sydney with the likes of Langlands and Gasnier before starting as a jackaroo in North Queensland, where he met and married Daphne Rose in 1964.
SE Asia Report: Inflation, strikes, war weigh on markets
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 99th Edition: February 2022 Key Points World food prices including beef are rising fast, with no end in sight Australian cattle prices continue to climb but our customers retail prices remain steady.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan = national suicide
By Ross Ainsworth - posted Monday, 28 February 2022 Sign Up for free e-mail updates! A Chinese invasion of Taiwan = national suicide China is the world's largest Importer of : energy : crude oil, petroleum gas and coal; commodities : iron ore, bauxite, copper, wood products, cotton and semiconductors. food : beef, pork, chicken, sheep meat, rice, sugar, soy beans, dairy products, barley and edible vegetable oils.
SE Asia Report: Importers hammered from every direction
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 98th Edition : January 2022 Key Points Australian cattle prices keep heading towards the moon. Indonesian importers are experiencing their worst market conditions since the Asian financial collapse of 1997. Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $5.09/kg live weight (Rp10,200 = $1AUD) Slaughter cattle prices have surged upwards this month from Rp49,000 at the end of December to Rp52,000 per kg live weight in late January.
SE Asia Report: Aus cattle prices continue to break all records
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 97th Edition : December 2021 Key Points Australian cattle prices continue to break all records Exports to Indonesia surge out of Darwin as the monsoon approaches Vietnam suffering more from the ravages of the pandemic Meet Scotland’s Luing breed Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $4.80/kg live weight (Rp10,200 = $1AUD) Slaughter cattle prices have eased very slightly to Rp49,000 per kg live weight in December although changes in the...
SE Asia Report: Strong prices, weak demand cap an unconventional year
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 96th Edition : November 2021 Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $4.80/kg live weight (Rp10,400 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices have remained steady at about Rp50,000 per kg live weight during November. The increase in the AUD price above is purely related to currency movements.
SE Asia Report: Indo price pain continues, but will be up to market forces to work through
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 95th Edition : October 2021 Key Points Indonesian importers losing about AUD$280 per head on slaughter steers Zero Vietnam imports from Australia during October Five-year project confirms suitability of Australian Brahman Cross breeders for Indonesian small holder breeder projects Indonesia: Slaughter Steers AUD $4.67/kg live weight (Rp10,700 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer rates have risen a little from Rp49 to Rp50,000 per kg live weight...
SE Asia Report: Pandemic situation showing encouraging improvements
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 94th Edition : September 2021. Key Points 14,000 Brazilian bulls arrive safely in Vietnam in the last week of September. Revitalised Darwin buffalo exports augur well for trade’s future Covid rates are improving across Asia but persistently high cattle prices in Australia continue to suppress the trade.
SE Asia Report: COVID, prices bring sharp trade slowdown
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 93rd Edition: August 2021 Key Points Covid 19 across Asia and high cattle prices in Australia combine to crush the live export trade out of northern Australia. The live trade slowdown has resulted in a significant number of ships dropping the anchor for maintenance or searching for work elsewhere. All eyes are on the shipment of Brazilian bulls due to arrive in Vietnam in the last week of September.
SE Asia Report: COVID impacts on supply chain worsen
See Bahasa Indonesia translation See Vietnamese translation 92nd Edition: July 2021 Key Points Covid 19 impact on human health and supply chains gets much worse Northern Australian cattle prices holding firm China live cattle prices continue to move higher Indonesia: Slaughter Steers AUD $4.58/kg live weight (Rp10,800 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer rates eased a little this month once again moving from Rp50,000 per kg live in June to Rp49,500 at the end of July.
SE Asia Report: COVID surge creating havoc across Asia
See Bahasa Indonesia translation/versi Bahasa Indonesia See Vietnamese translation 91st Edition: June 2021 Key Points Covid 19 surge creating havoc across Asia with human health and market supply chains Northern Australian cattle prices remain high in June for the first time. Indonesian imports increase rise sharply to just over 50,000 for June.
SE Asia Report: Feeder prices hold above $4/kg
See Bahasa Indonesia translation/versi Bahasa Indonesia See Vietnamese translation 90th Edition: May 2021. Key Points Australian feeder steer prices remain above $4 per kg live. NACC, a major Aussie live exporter enters administration. Vietnam restarts live imports in May. Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $4.59/kg live weight (Rp11,100 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices have firmed a little although the market has a very wide range of pricing levels at the end of May.
SE Asia Report: High cattle prices keep squeeze on importer margins
See Bahasa Indonesia translation/versi Bahasa Indonesia See Vietnamese translation 89th Edition: April 2021 Key Points Australian cattle prices remain stuck at record highs Indonesia experiences its second Ramadan during the pandemic Vietnam imports zero Australian cattle during March Indonesia: Slaughter Steers AUD $4.46/kg live weight (Rp11,200 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices surged higher towards the end of April in line with demand driven by the annual festival of Ramadan and short supply.
SE Asia Report: Live exports numbers decline | Sam Burke feeds the masses in Alice
See Bahasa Indonesia translation/versi Bahasa Indonesia See Vietnamese translation 88th Edition: March 2021 Key Points Australian cattle prices remain firmly at historic highs Live export numbers continue to decline Ship stockman Greg Smith tragically killed during Indonesian port discharge Indonesia : Slaughter Steers AUD $4.32/kg live weight (Rp11,100 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices for March remain generally steady with the indicator rate still at Rp48,000 per kg live weight which converts...
Vale Greg “Whippy” Smith
Photo taken in Indonesia by his friend Gusti Made. OUR great mate Greg Smith was tragically killed on the 2nd of April 2021 as a result of an accident while discharging cattle in the port of Belawan in north Sumatera, Indonesia. He leaves behind his mum Nancy, wife Lina, daughter Felicity (Flossie 35) and sons Tristan (18) and Brody (15). He was 59 years old. After family, his passions were cattle, Indonesia and socializing.
SE Asia Report: Indo, Vietnam imports fall
Bahasa Indonesia version/versi Bahasa Indonesia 87th Edition : February 2021 Key Points Australian cattle prices continue to smash all-time price records Import numbers drop sharply in both Indonesia and Vietnam This is the first edition translated into Vietnamese Indonesia: Slaughter Steers AUD $4.38/kg live weight (Rp10,970 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices continue their steady climb with my indicator rate rising from Rp46,500 per kg live last month to Rp48,000 for February.
SE Asia Report: Backlash from importers and consumers against rising prices
Indonesia: Slaughter Steers AUD $4.31/kg live weight (Rp10,800 = $1AUD) Slaughter steer prices continue their upwards movement within the government’s approved range of Rp46 to Rp48,000 per kg live weight. Using a range of January prices from Lampung to Bandung, I have set the indicator rate at Rp46.5 for this month. I am advised that the government has also capped the retail price of fresh beef at Rp130,000 per kg for wet markets in the West Java region.
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