If you’re looking to fatten your flock on a bit of extra feed this summer, then Super Sweet Sudan is a great option to plant now. And with plenty of soil moisture available, this summer will be a great time…
As you know, our country’s disease-free status is under threat by the nearby infections of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Indonesia.
If FMD enters Australia, we will lose our export markets immediately. The costs will…
The first 100 days of a lamb’s life are when they are at the highest risk of disease and death. Getting them through this period and preventing disease is critical to having healthy sheep, and good future growth and performance….
Want to enjoy the profits of the current livestock market? Indeed, with increasing fert and chem prices, it’s a great time to have a closer look at some exciting pasture seed varieties that you can use to add value to…
With harvest finished, those fresh stubble paddocks look like perfect clean fodder for sheep. As has always been the case, stubble paddocks can provide a good food source for livestock over summer. But can you push it too far, and…
Underperforming pastures could be costing you profits, so you might want to consider a pasture renovation.
If your pastures are underperforming and aren’t keeping up with your expectations, it might be time to put in a new one. The right pasture…
Elanco Grow Stay Dry Products
Firstly, if you haven’t caught up in the news – Bayer Animal Health has sold to Elanco Animal Health. Existing Bayer products will be brought over to Elanco (except for Bayer’s Drontal, Profender and Droncit pet…
Now is a great time to get out and do some tissue testing on pastures. As deficiencies can be hard to pick and can impact plant productivity before any visible symptoms appear, tissue testing is the best way to assess…
The first 100 days of a lamb’s life are when they are at the highest risk of disease and death. Getting them through this period and preventing disease is critical to having healthy sheep, and good future growth and performance….
Winter Feed Gaps: How to keep stock nourished and maximise profits
In these drier seasons where broadacre cropping can be less profitable, growers with mixed enterprises can rely on livestock production to balance income. But to maximise profits, it is essential…
