AHA have announced that a national stock standstill exercise will be conducted mid next year. This will include at least one Victorian saleyard and will include ‘live’ components as well as a desk top exercise. More details when they come to hand. (more…)
We have been advised that Wangaratta Council have approved a stage 1 roofing development for their saleyards. Andrea and Harvey will be at the conference to discuss with you. (more…)
Just a note to say we have passed the 100 views mark for two of our web blogs/posts recently. This is a great start and hopefully more of you will get involved with comments and initiating topics for discussion. (more…)
The following Motions have been received and distributed for the forthcoming AGM in August.
MOTIONS FOR LSAV AGM
8th AUGUST 2013
LSAV RULES
1. Executive Committee
“That LSAV initiate a complete review of its articles to incorporate the new Associations act requirements as well as any other changes as proposed by members. This review to be undertaken by a small working group drawn from the executive. The resultant new constitution by approved by members at a special AGM as soon as possible.”
2. Swan Hill Saleyards
“That the LSAV replace its current regional committee structure with a new executive election model.”
2013-14 BUDGET
We are planning to present the Wycheproof users agreement at the saleyard managers forum at the conference in August. It will be a priority topic for 2013-14 with all yards encouraged to create their own version. (more…)
Its time to send me any motions you would like presented at the AGM on August 8. It is likley that the articles will be updated after this years AGM to bring them up to date with new legal requirements as well as to update some sections to reflect current LSAV activities. (more…)
Today we received the ALTRA newsletter attached. This refers to visits to saleyards to view ramps etc by transporter reps. Can you advise me if this happens at your site.
I have added three new documents related to lameness in animals. These are in the industry documents section and have been sent to us via a saleyard manager who received from Animal Angels. (more…)
The attached media release from NSQA outlines their successful application to be accredited by the new Victorian Livestock Management Act. All yards with NSQA accreditation will undergo a reduced audit process once the new LMA act becomes live in Victoria.
One of our member yards is considering decommisioning its sheep yard area. This has not been used for several years for any sales. However, it is used by agents to build sale lots for delivery to another centre. They would prefer to close these facilities and only operate as a cattle yard.
Their issue is that do yards have to provide a transit facility for both cattle and sheep? I believe that this is not neccesary as many single animal yards only provide this capability for their designated sale type.
Any comments? (more…)