THE State government has announced plans to extend a trial, allowing the use of kangaroo meat for pet food, for another two years.
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A trial has been underway since 2014 to test whether waste from the control of kangaroos can be used commercially for pet food.
The trial has received positive support from participating landowners and the pet food industry.
Agriculture minister Jaala Pulford said Victoria had a strong regulatory system for the control of kangaroos, to protect agricultural assets, public safety and biodiversity and help to manage populations.
“The kangaroo pet food trial enables waste, from kangaroos that are humanely controlled, to be converted into pet meat,” Ms Pulford said.
The trial requires that the Wildlife Act is closely adhered to and that the National Code of Practice for kangaroo control is used by shooters.
Ms Pulford said the trial was due to finish in March this year but would now be extended for another two years, to test its sustainability over a longer period and to expand the area it covered. These areas would be determined after consultation with key stakeholders.
