Stock Journal Article - April 2025
Author: Dr Jim Walsh, Coopers Animal Health
A reminder to sheep farmers to be aware of Campylobacter, a common bacteria found across the country which is the leading cause of infectious abortions in sheep1. In a season where many producers may be considering supplementary...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - May 2025
Author: Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting
Containment feeding has never been more popular than over the last 12 months due to the statewide lack of paddock feed. Supplementary feeding livestock in containment during dry times is a key strategy in sustainable land management...Read More
When the weather’s dry, the pressure on the books often follows. For many farmers, managing cash flow, meeting repayments and planning ahead can feel like just another challenge in a tough season. At the recent Livestock SA Sticky Beak Days, experienced finance professional Deb Purvis shared practical advice on...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - May 2025
Author: Nathan Scott, Achieve Ag SolutionsThis is a season that just refuses to play fairly for livestock producers. A tough 2024 season has been quickly followed by little to no rainfall to kick off the first four months of 2025. Ask any livestock producer...Read More
Stock Journal Article - June 2025
Author: Deb Purvis, Purvis Agri Finance
Succession planning is essential for the long-term viability of farming businesses and ensuring the smooth transition of responsibilities to the next generation. It involves much more than just business logistics—it also touches on family history, emotional ties, and financial...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - May 2025
Author: Emma Shattock, EldersCondition scoring has become a valuable tool in the sheep industry over the last decade. As a simple and fast way to assess the current condition of sheep, it can guide feeding and pasture management decisions. The bigger potential however, comes...Read More
Stock Journal Article - May 2025
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders Livestock Production Advisor
Containment feeding has been a common practice across much of SA this year, with benefits including retaining ground cover and managing ewe body condition scores. Industry best practice recommends releasing ewes from containment prior to lambing and this...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2025
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Following the difficult season experienced by many producers in 2024, unfortunately, we still have a long way to go in maintaining ewes over joining and lambing.
Paddock feed is starting to run out with dry pasture quantity becoming depleted in...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2025
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Due to the prolonged dry period, we’ve been experiencing, there are a few things to think about when we look at supplementary feeding ewes and lambs over the coming months.
The cereal hay this year is quite low in fibre and...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2025
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders Livestock Production
In most grazing enterprises in South Australia, summer consistently represents a gap in both the quality and quantity of feed available. At this time, it is also common for vitamin and mineral supply to be below that required by...Read More
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