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Beef and Sheep

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Victoria’s beef industry is worth around $1.23 billion. The sheep meat industry has a gross value of agriculture production of $938 million and wool is worth $383 million.

Beef, sheep meat and wool production occurs across all regions in Victoria. Beef is concentrated in the Western District, Gippsland, the Ovens-Murray District and the Goulburn District. Sheep meat and wool is concentrated in the Western District, Wimmera and Central Highlands.

There are around 12,900 beef producers in Victoria at 2.2 million beef cattle in the state.

The Victorian sheep flock is around 15 million.

DPI is committed to working with beef, sheep meat and wool producers to develop the industry, introduce sustainable farming practices, provide advice on animal health and welfare and assist with biosecurity threats and natural disaster relief.

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Beef and Sheep Networks
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Link to DPI services to beef and sheep producers document

DPI Services to Beef and Sheep Producers
Read about our priorities for the sector and the services we offer.

Victoria’s Beef Cattle Industry Summer 2010 Beef Cattle Industry Profile
An overview of the location, structure and financial performance of Victoria's beef industry.
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Sheep Meat and Wool Industry Profile
An overview of the location, structure and financial performance of Victoria’s sheep meat and wool industry.

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