Projects Managed by Livestock SA |
Funding Approved |
Investment Priority 1: Maintaining market access and securing new markets |
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National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Cattle Compliance ProgramService Provider: Biosecurity SA/PIRSA Summary: The NLIS Cattle Program supports the South Australian cattle industry by monitoring and enforcing compliance with cattle identification and traceability requirements for the purpose of disease control, food safety and market access. Benefits to Industry: The program supports cattle identification and traceability standards for the purpose of disease control, food safety and market access. |
$181,330 |
Investment Priority 2: Efficient and sustainable production |
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Livestock SA Biosecurity Extension Program
Service Provider: Livestock SA Summary: An engaged and united industry approach to ensure the livestock industry has the systems, capability, and capacity to minimise the risks of, and maximise preparedness for, endemic and exotic pest, weed and disease incursions and other emerging challenges Benefits to Industry: This project will help industry invest levies into supporting producers to implement best practice animal health, welfare and biosecurity outcomes |
$62,795 |
Productive Alternative Legume Pastures
Service Provider: The University of Adelaide Summary: Alternative legume pastures (serradella, biserulla, newer varieties of medic and subclover) have potential to increase pasture productivity in SA if correctly managed. Benefits to Industry: Maximising pasture productivity and resilience, to ensure both sufficient quantity and quality benefits overall farm productivity and profit. |
$ 50,000 |
Development of Rapid, Onsite Test for Bovine Mycoplasma DetectionService Provider: The University of AdelaideSummary: Development of a quick, reliable Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) for rapid detection of bovine Mycoplasma in cattle. The on-site test enables immediate, cost-effective diagnosis and prevents outbreaks by facilitating prompt specific treatment to reduce antimicrobial misuse and avoid resistance. Benefits to Industry: Enhanced disease management by providing a rapid, reliable, and easy-to-use diagnostic tool, the LFA will enable early detection of Mycoplasma bovis infections. | $100,000 |
Investment Priority 3: Business management and skills development |
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SA Junior Heifer Expo 2025Service Provider: SA Junior Heifer Expo Organising Committee Summary: The SA Junior Heifer Expo allows young industry participants to have access to leading members of the beef cattle industry through delivery of an education program. Benefits to Industry: The Expo introduces young participants to beef cattle which fosters an interest in pursuing a career in the industry. Entrants develop their networks of future cattle industry contacts. |
$30,000 |
Investment Priority 4: Advocacy |
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SA Livestock Industry DevelopmentService Provider: Livestock SASummary: To drive the strategic development of our sector and secure the best outcomes for SA beef cattle producers. Benefits to Industry: Facilitates Livestock SA policy and advocacy efforts, enables strategic leadership and collaboration across the beef industry value chain, effectively manages the governance and administration of the Cattle Industry Fund to meet legal and government requirements and industry expectations. | $351,620 |
Small Project Fund | |
Service Provider: Livestock SA Summary: The Cattle Industry Fund Board has preapproved the expenditure for small projects that provide benefit the industry. Unspent funds will be returned to the CIF at financial year end. | $30,000 |