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Welcome to GICA's website The Goat Industry Council of Australia is the peak national body representing the interests of goat producers. The Council’s objective and purpose is to represent and promote the national interests of Australian goat meat, fibre and dairy producers. Find out more>>

Key issue: Traceability

Goat producers are urged to ensure they meet the requirements for goat traceability.

Failure to do so is likely to result in the imposition of a more labour intensive and costly system.

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News and events
 
Goat Industry Embraces Biosecurity
Goat trading between states will become easier with the introduction of a National Goat Health Statement on 1 February 2009. Read more >>
 
Goat producers must comply with traceability requirements
Goat producers are urged to ensure they meet the requirements for goat traceability. Failure to do so is likely to result in the imposition of a more labour intensive and costly system. Read more >>
 
Angora goats make stake their claim
A new module for the MLA Going into goats: Profitable producer’s best practice guide was launched by Mohair Australia and the mohair industry at Wee Jasper, NSW, on Tuesday 23 September. Read more >>
 
New drench for goats and new parasite control publication launched
Three significant research outcomes and the release of new production tools were launched at the MLA Going into Goats: Keeping Parasites out of Profit event held at Toowoomba, Qld, on November 9. Read more >>
 
Oral antiparasitic goat drench available
Virbac has been working with the goat industry for several years to develop a registered antiparasitic drench for use on goats. The result is Caprimec, a broad spectrum oral drench. Read more >>
 
Weed control using goats - updated MLA publication
MLA has recently updated the essential 'Weed control using goats' which is designed for producers as an alternative weed mangement system to manage weeds on their properties. Using goats to control weeds can assist traditional control methods in providing efficient, sustainable pasture management when conducted according to best practice. Get your free copy from MLA today >>
 
Goats Afloat - ABC Landline
The Australian goat industry has been growing at about 10% compounded per annum over the past decade and presents exciting opportunities for graziers. ABC Landline investigates. Read full story >>