The Solomon Islands government is rehabilitating the countrys cattle industry and wish to import live cattle from QLD by the end of 2007.Preparatory ground work is now been implemented in readiness for the importation.this is going to be followed in
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Greetings from Honiara, Solomon Islands.The SI government, through my ministry ( ministry of agriculture and livestock is preparing to import between 750 - 900 in-calf heifers in December 2007.Besides the droughtmaster breed, we are also looking at Charolais, Santa getrudes, Braford, and Brahman.40 breeding bulls from the various breeds aswell.Iam coming to Aussie next week to follow this import exercise with AQIS and other relevant actors.I would be more than happy to liase with an agent / supplier to facilitate the process.your assitance will be appreciated.Dr. Israel WoreParliament SecretaryMinistry of Agriculture and Livestock