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Flystrike is one of the most damaging and costly animal-health issues facing Australian sheep producers. It’s painful, fast-moving, and expensive, costing the industry millions of dollars every year. The best way to protect your flock (and your bottom line) is…
Some good news for SA producers! On Friday, 13 June, the State Government announced the extension of the eID subsidy. This means the eID tag discount will be sticking around for another two years, but at a reduced amount to…
We all know this year has not been kind with rainfall. With the dry conditions and poorer harvests, there has obviously been a drop in available grain feed. Poor harvests mean poor stubbles, and these are generally lacking in nutritive…
Given the challenge of a late break to the season and the resulting poor condition of many livestock, the importance of ensuring sufficient winter and spring feed cannot be overstated. Early dry sowing, a widely used strategy to optimise the…
Research surrounding the use of multi-species pastures is growing, and a surprisingly wide range of benefits are being found. The main benefits are seen in the improvement of the health of your soil while also providing high-quality feed for livestock. 1….
Annual lice treatment is an essential strategic practice for controlling lice across Australia in many situations. Usually, you’re pushed to do this around shearing time to achieve the highest level of control.  However, Flexolt is the new oral lice treatment that…
South Australia’s 2025 eID tag mandate and what it means for you. What’s changing and why? As of January 1, 2025, it will become mandatory for Aussie farmers to tag their sheep and goats with NLIS-accredited electronic identification tags (eID) before leaving…
Animal welfare just got easier. Troy has made Butec OTM – the long-lasting pain relief product for sheep and cattle – available in our stores. It’s a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to alleviate pain from husbandry procedures in sheep and…
Nothing is more disappointing than checking the mob and seeing lost newborn lambs. Not only is it a shame to see the loss of life, but it’s a direct hit to your potential profits. Research indicates the average loss of lambs…
With harvest finished, your sheep will be eyeing off those fresh stubble paddocks with hungry eyes. As has always been the case, stubble paddocks can provide a good food source for livestock over summer. But can you push it too…