A NORTHERN transport company is delivering 700 large bales of hay to Dunalley for livestock affected by bushfire.
The first vehicle of Carrick-based Page Transport's truck convoy left Westbury at 2pm. Each truck will carry about 50 bales.
The Rotary Club of Westbury is co-ordinating the feed collection in the north and Peter Greenham, managing director of prime meat processor Greenham's Tasmania, donated $10,000 to help offset transport costs.
Elders Launceston livestock agent Stephen Caswell said proceeds from a pen of lambs from the Weymouth lamb sale tomorrow will be donated to the fire appeal.
Thousands of hectares of farmland has been burnt and replacing fencing to contain stock is another major headache for properties owners.
Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania president Paul Grubb and business operations manager Scott Woodham have opened an appeal for donations of fencing equipment.
The Royal Showgrounds at Glenorchy is also a new-age Noah's Ark acting as a refuge for livestock and a hub for donations of non-perishable animal foods.
Last night four car and 4WD loads of pet food were shipped from the Showground to the Tasman Peninsula by boats.
"If any businesses or farmers feel they can offer materials to rebuild fencing, we'll gladly take them at the Hobart Showground and organise distribution," Mr Woodham said.
Donated food stocks and other items are arriving at the showground every few minutes today, from individuals and businesses across the state.
Animals are being brought in one by one, but the numbers requiring shelter will swell as access to properties become available.
RAST is also offering free camping on 17ha grounds for people who have fled their homes.
The Art Pavilion at the Showgrounds is a clothing collection point for St Vincent de Paul.
RAST has received feed for sheep, cattle, dogs, cats, goats, cavie (guinea pigs), rabbits, birds, poultry and pigs.
"We are co-ordinating the effort to maximise the effort," Mr Woodham said.
"Most farm animals are still stuck on properties with fences burned down, but people can't access them. We will talk with local councils to arrange transport to feed animals or to collect animals."
He said Bunnings, the Huonville stores of Animal Tucker Box, and Pets Domain are also collection points.
People wanting to help with transport can phone 6272 6812 or drop off items at the Showgrounds administration building located at the top of the main drive. Entry is off Howard Rd.
The RSPCA has set up a community register to connect people in need with those who can help with temporary pet accommodation or horse or livestock agistment.
RSPCA has also launched a Tasmanian Bush Fire Appeal. Further details at www.rspca.org.au, email rspca@rspcatas.org.au or phone 6244 3033.
The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is also offering help for any injured wildlife and can be contacted on 6268 1184.
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