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
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
Keep your eyes on this
A short summary of key factors to keep an eye on in red meat markets during the 2021 season. Cattle Market Global cattle vs domestic…
Cattle, Latest News, Seasons, Sheep, Tech Services, Wool
What can you gain from an early weaning program?
Early weaning is a management practice that can help improve the health and productivity of calves and lambs. There is a common misconception that early…
Farm Supplies, Sheep, Wool
How to reduce the risk of grain poisoning in livestock
Grain poisoning is a common health issue faced by producers feeding grain, and is a gateway to increased risk of other health issues developing. The…
Animal Health
Parasite Alert: Barber’s Pole Worm
Conditions are now ideal for the proliferation of Barber’s Pole Worm. Cool nights and mild days with an abundance of green feed provide the perfect…
Tech Services
Pest Alert: Mosquitoes and other biting insects
Wet weather and flooding in various regions across the country has provided the perfect environment for the proliferation of mosquitoes and other biting insects. Some of these insects are potentially harbouring…
Tech Services
Parasite Control: Sheep Flystrike
With high levels of moisture from long awaited winter rainfall and the warmer months approaching, this year is shaping up to be perfect conditions for…
Tech Services
NSW and QLD wool producers to benefit from Brett
New South Wales and Queensland wool growers are set to benefit from a wealth of industry knowledge, with Brett Smith joining Elders Walgett as district…
