| Concept
Design, Technical Feasibility and Project Planning |
The development
of a viable agricultural business venture requires a considerable
range of expertise and skills. We work closely with experts from
a range of disciplines to achieve the best possible outcome for
clients.
We have links to engineering, agricultural and financial organisations
which enable us to contribute to clients in this way.
Our expertise is also available to support engineering, legal and
financial organisations in animal health and welfare matters relevant
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| Quality
Management / Hazard Analysis In Agriculture |
The introduction
of hazard analysis principles and quality assurance are important
to both producer and customer.
Consumers demand that product is produced in ways that ensure that
both environmental and human health issues are dealt with.
We believe that this is compatible with profitability, provided
that appropriate management systems are introduced to benefit both
producer and the consumer.
We offer the expertise to analyse current operations, or to design
programs specific to the individual client or which enable clients
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| Risk
Management
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The use of
risk management techniques is essential to profitable livestock
production.
This may
involve considerations about economic and market factors, as well
as managing disease risks.
We can contribute
to clients' enterprises by evaluating the need for a range of
precautions including vaccination, prophylactic treatments and
barrier control.
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| Introduction
And Evaluation Of Husbandry Practices |
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Australian
farmers are the most efficient producers of many classes of livestock,
especially those from grazing management systems.
Our associates
have extensive experience of these management systems and are
able to evaluate a client's protocols and procedures against local
and other benchmarks.
We work closely
with each client to determine the best possible management systems
to take account of class of livestock, nutrition, and environmental
factors.
Cost factors
and animal welfare are also important considerations.
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| Animal
Health Diagnostic Technology |
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The rapid
and effective diagnosis of disease is a critical facility in any
modern livestock enterprise.
Our experienced
veterinary staff with access to our own and other laboratory services,
ensure that we are able to meet the needs of our clients and their
animals in all aspects of animal health.
Importantly, we are able to advise on appropriate use of veterinary
services to treat and manage disease.
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| Farm
Project Development |
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Our associates
have extensive experience of livestock farming under a wide range
of conditions in Australia and elsewhere.
All of us
have personal experience of major mistakes and pitfalls, which
are common in agribusiness.
We can make a substantial contribution to clients in the development
of farm projects.
We are able
to advise both appropriate and inappropriate design, programs
and protocols.
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| Drug
and Chemical Resistance Problems |
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Resistance
of animal pests and diseases to chemicals used for their control
is one of the greatest threats to animal production.
This may result in the inability to raise particular types of
animals in some environments.
Austbreed
is an innovator and leader in the field of sustainable parasite
control.
We offer our
clients the opportunity to develop alternative strategies to manage
parasitic and infectious diseases, including the more rational
use of drugs and chemicals.
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| International
Movement Of Livestock |
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The movement
of animals between countries may involve many animal health and
welfare issues, and usually comes under the control of several
government authorities in both countries including national Customs,
Quarantine and Transport Departments as well as regional agricultural
/ veterinary agencies.
Our staff
have knowledge and expertise in managing animal welfare issues
and meeting health requirements of the various agencies. It is
important that the needs of the animals are met and that they
arrive in good condition at their destination.
It is probable that animals moving from one country to another
may experience new diseases or climatic conditions. We are also
able to advise on and supervise this process, including the development
of vaccination protocols.
Losses are sometimes experienced when inappropriate livestock
are selected for introduction into a second country. We can assist
with this process, and participate in the selection process at
all stages.
Austbreed
has established links with exporters licensed by Livestock Australia,
with the ability to work closely with these exportersto achieve
the best outcome for our clients.
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| Alternative
Dispute Resolution (Mediation) |
If
disputes arise in project development or management, mediation provides
an alternative to legal proceedings, which often results in all
parties achieving their desired outcome, at relatively low cost.
One of our associates has training in this area and we have links
to a well-respected practitioner in this field in Western Australia.
This service is NOT a substitute for proper legal advice, and we
would welcome the opportunity to work with a client's legal adviser
if these services were required.
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