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
Sustained selenium supplementation in cattle & sheep
Sustained selenium supplementation supports good health, productivity and profitability in cattle and sheep. Many parts of Australia including much of coastal southern Australia and up…
Animal Health, Cattle, 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, Livestock, Wool
Winter weight management for young livestock
The management of weaners, particularly ewe and heifer weaners, is often neglected in dry seasons, having profound implications on future reproductive performance. Leading into winter,…
Farm Supplies, Latest News, Livestock
Copper injection set to improve health of sheep
Livestock benefit significantly from supplementation of trace minerals during critical times such as before joining, after transport, and at weaning, due to increased demands of…
Farm Supplies, Livestock
Strategic fly control – the best way into Spring
The seasonal nature of fly activity provides unique opportunities for strategic control that can significantly reduce fly pressure and reduce the risk of flystrike. Treating sheep early…
Farm Supplies, Latest News, Livestock
Mandatory EID an opportunity to increase productivity
With livestock electronic identification (EID) now mandatory in Victoria and end of financial year looming close, producers are encouraged to ensure they have the most…
Latest News, Livestock
Elders backs campaign to Breed More Merino Ewes
Elders is proud to announce its partnership with the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders (AASMB) as Gold Sponsor for the Breed More Merino Ewes…