Pre-lambing worm control
An effective drench is one of the animal health treatments that is always mentioned as part of a pre-lambing routine. Let’s have a closer look…
Animal Health, Sheep
Confinement feeding: considerations & strategies for success
Seasonal variation, environmental extremes, and changing consumer demands necessitate that livestock producers remain agile in an ever changing and unpredictable landscape, while always managing to…
Animal Health, Sheep
Green feed problems
Green feed is usually an excellent source of food for your stock, but it can cause problems. Rob Inglis, Elders Livestock Production Manager, Wagga Wagga…
Animal Health, Cattle, Sheep
Make every drop count: managing water for pastoral operations
The move to sustainable grazing often starts with water. From pasture management to production rates, water plays a crucial role in most livestock operations. Rural…
Animal Health, Cattle
Lamb survival and dystocia
Lamb survival is a hot topic among producers and researchers alike. Elders livestock production advisor Emma Shattock has the latest on how to lift lamb survival rates. Research…
Animal Health, Sheep, Tech Services
Play hard ball on brucellosis and Barbers Pole
With many flocks in the rebuild phase, now is the time to check ram testicles, pasture quality, take action to minimise Barbers Pole and plan for transitions to…
Animal Health, Sheep
Pre-calving and pre-lambing nutrition for ewes and cows
Now is an important time for breeders to carefully manage nutrition to to ensure less difficulties with lambing/calving, lower mortality rates, and ultimately higher marking…
Animal Health, Cattle, Farm Supplies, Latest News, Sheep
Managing cows and ewes during pregnancy
Has there ever been a better time to have breeding stock? Not in my lifetime. Both the cattle herd and sheep flock are in rebuilding…
Animal Health, Cattle, Farm Supplies, Sheep
Gallagher animal performance software
Gallagher Animal Performance Software is sending on-farm decision making sky high with a new cloud-based solution. This month, Gallagher releases the latest addition to their…
Animal Health, Seasons, Tech Services
Rain + warmth + grass = pests and parasites (win a Polaris)
What a welcome change in the weather patterns that La Nina have brought across most of the country, delivering significant rain events turning the countryside…
Animal Health, Cattle, Seasons, Sheep
It’s time to take a stand against resistant sheep lice
Animal health advisors are urged to encourage sheep and wool producers to adopt effective rotation programs to maintain the efficacy of all available sheep lousicides.…
Animal Health, Farm Supplies, Seasons, Sheep
Optimise conception rates with Blueprint® Lift
Correct management of stock prior to joining has a large influence on the conception rates of your flock. Ewe nutrition is key to joining success.…
