Preventing parasite problems in livestock
Research by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) estimates that internal parasites cost the Australian livestock industry approximately $529 million a year. This includes production losses,…
Animal Health, Cattle, Livestock, Sheep
Thinking with your gut? The role of microbes in ruminants
Most mammals have little ability to digest fibre. Ruminants such as sheep and cattle are the exception to this rule due to their relationship with…
Animal Health, Seasons
Preventing leptospirosis: protecting your cattle and your family
With an increased vigilance around zoonotic diseases (diseases which transfer directly from animals to humans), it’s worth reviewing the key reasons cattle producers are utilising…
Animal Health, Seasons
Target sheep repro: a ground breaking sheep reproduction program
With favourable seasonal conditions, sheep producers across Australia are busy rebuilding their flocks. The MLA predicted that by June 2021, the national flock size will…
Animal Health, Seasons
Ecotain® boosts lambing percentages
Just weeks into its first winter, a new forage herb product is already showing its potential for improving lambing percentages and productivity, as well as…
Animal Health, Farm Supplies
Plan for healthy animals this spring
With spring upon us and side effects from La Nina still present, conditions are primed for a good harvest and pasture growth. The recent rainfall,…
Animal Health, Seasons
Spring shearing – it’s time to talk lousicide rotation
Elanco is encouraging animal health advisors to have the conversation about the need to adopt effective rotation programs to maintain the efficacy of all available…
Animal Health, Seasons, Sheep
Spring sowing – forage brassicas
A growing number of producers are taking advantage of forage brassicas to fill seasonal feed gaps and provide a high-quality, economical feed option for their…
Animal Health, Seasons
Delaying tick control can be costly
The cattle tick (Rhipicephalus (formerly Boophilus) microplus) is regarded as the most economically important parasite to the Australian cattle industry1. Heavy cattle tick infestations can…
Animal Health, Cattle, Seasons
Annual Ryegrass Toxicity (ARGT)
Annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) is a potentially fatal condition affecting livestock, caused by the consumption of ryegrass which has been affected by Rathayibacter toxicus bacterium.…
Animal Health, Cattle
Grass tetany – how to stop the drop
Incidents of grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) and milk fever (hypocalcaemia) are currently on the rise. “The recent abundant rain, current winter weather and feed conditions are…
Animal Health, Cattle, Sheep
Vaccinating sheep: techniques and tips
Where is the best place to vaccinate sheep? What length needle should I use? These are the questions that a recent research study by Zoetis,…
