Cattle
Changes to the Livestock Act 2008
From 30 April 2024, new biosecurity laws will apply to the livestock and agricultural industries in the NT.
Read about these changes
To read about livestock research projects, go to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website.
- FutureBeef
Find out about the FutureBeef program for the northern Australia beef industry. - Breeding
Heat-tolerant species suitable for the Northern Territory, and herd improvement technciques - Pastoral training courses
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade works with pastoralists to develop tailored training course for employees. - Cattle nutrition
How climate affects pasture quality, and what to feed stock to overcome pasture deficiencies. - Cattle and land management practices
Read about best practice pastoral practices in the Top End and Alice Springs district, and research results from cattle and pastoral trials - Cattle disease and animal management publications
Find information on a range of cattle diseases, treatments and animal management issues in the Northern Territory. - Contact Livestock Industries Development division
Office location and contact details for staff in the Livestock Industries Development division of the Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. - Cattle and bison: biosecurity requirements
Rules for identifying and moving cattle and related livestock into, around and out of the Northern Territory.