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.
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>