Organic livestock

A guide for organic producers
A guide for existing and intending organic farmers. Topics include certification, marketing, costs and returns.

A guide to organic production and processing
Organic farming and processing is about building a system that is robust and self-reliant. Experience and observation are key ingredients.

Basic requirements for organic pork production
Organic pork production: why consider, what is it, site selection, housing and husbandry.

Chicken litter - A botulism risk to stock
When chickens are raised on the ground in broiler houses, a layer of material is used to cover the ground (litter). This litter is sometimes used as fertilizer for pastures and some batches of chicken litter have caused cattle to die from botulism.

DPI&F note: Free range pig production
A DPI&F note on free range pig production.

DPI&F note: Worm farming with piggery solid waste
DPI&F note on using worms to convert organic waste into nutrient rich humus. Includes getting started, feeding, management, harvesting and more.

Managing chicken litter application as a fertiliser on dairy pastures.
Raw chicken litter can be a valuable resource to optimise pasture production. However, it is essential to apply appropriate management techniques to maximise the benefits and minimise the risk of environmental contamination.

Swill feeding - Why is it banned?
Swill feeding involves using food (or food scraps) containing animal matter as feed for pigs, poultry or ruminants. The practice is illegal in Australia because of the serious risk of introducing diseases that are not present here.

You play a critical role in keeping Australia free
The role of the public in ensuring emergency animal diseases do not enter Australia.