Livestock

Victoria's livestock industry includes meat cattle, sheep and lambs, pigs, poultry and other livestock. In total there are 22.1 million animals in the industry spread over 28,892 farm businesses. The livestock industry produces meat at a production value of $4.3 billion, wool at $667 million and eggs at $150 million.

For detailed information on the location, structure and performance of Victoria's livestock industries, refer to the:

To report an emergency call the emergency animal diseases hotline 1800 675 888 (All hours).

Animal welfare

There are processes you should have in place to ensure the welfare of your livestock. You are legally obligated to ensure the mental and physical health of your animals, and ensuring healthy stock means that your production and market access will benefit.

Read about your legal obligations and get some ideas on practical measures you can take to make sure that your stock are well cared for and healthy.

Learn about animal welfare for livestock producers.
Understand your legal obligations when caring for livestock.
Animal Wildlife Health Network

Livestock care

Grow some shelterbelts to protect your livestock and enhance productivity.

Grants and funding

Background information and summaries of projects are available on the relevant pages.

Featured

Victoria's On-Farm Internet of Things Trial
Find out more about this ambitious new trial designed to investigate how IoT technologies work on farms.

Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017
Help us protect Victoria's livestock industries from the impacts of animal disease.

National Livestock Identification System
Information and tag order forms for livestock producers and stock agents.

Beekeeping registration
Anyone who keeps one or more hives of bees is required to register.

BetterBeef Network
Increase the profitability and sustainability of your beef enterprise.

Drought information and workshops
Don't go it alone - resources and support for managing tough conditions.

Livestock Farm Monitor Report
Analysis of the financial performance of 70 Victorian livestock farms.

Bestwool/Bestlamb Network
Improve your business; find a group near you.

Managing resources in drought
Guides and information are available on farm management, and specific information on cattle, sheep, pasture, stock feeds, water supplies and horticulture during drought.