Agriculture Victoria

  • No links in horse deaths

    Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.

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  • Horse deaths investigated

    Victoria’s chief vet says there’s no evidence yet to link a spate of horse deaths in Victoria.

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  • Inquiry into horse deaths

    Authorities are investigating whether the sudden death of a Colac district horse is linked to a spate of similar deaths across the state.

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  • Care needed for moving bobby calves

    Colac and district farmers and livestock workers transporting bobby calves should take care and comply with welfare regulations.

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  • Rodent baiting warning

    Authorities have warned farmers and residents to follow guidelines when using mouse bait to avoid killing other species.

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  • Bee day prompts disease warning

    Agronomists have paid tribute to our pollinating friends for World Bee Day, while outlining the value of protecting the biosecurity of Australia’s bees.

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  • Farms buzzing at fruit fly cash

    A $6.4-million investment in the State Budget will boost the state’s capacity to protect itself from fruit fly outbreaks.

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  • Debate over thorny issue

    Landcare groups and Colac Otway Shire Council are calling for the State Government to bring more landowners to heel when it comes to controlling weeds on private properties. 

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