Stock Journal Feature, August 2023
AWI have produced a guide which aims to outline some of the considerations that can be made when designing new or retrofitted shearing sheds. Covering end-to-end of the shearing shed, it is broken down into five topics: in-shed pens, shearing board, wool room, general design...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, August 2023
Working conditions in sheds are seen as the primary barrier to attracting and keeping new workers in the wool harvesting industry, according to a survey of shearing contractors across Australia undertaken by AWI and WA Shearing Industry Association (WASIA).
SafeSheds was launched in November 2020 to improve...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, November 2022
Author: Mary-Anne Young, PIRSAWater excesses are probably more on peoples’ minds than deficiencies this spring but now is a good time to consider the property’s long term water requirements and how they can be met in times of drought or “emergencies” such as a...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, August 2022
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting Victor Harbor and Dr James Maino, Cesar Australia
Aphids. As with RLEM, aphids especially the blue green aphid, are developing resistance to insecticides. Natural predators such as ladybird beetles, parasitoid wasps, hoverflies, spiders and lacewings can be highly...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, August 2022
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting Victor Harbor and Dr James Maino, Cesar Australia
Red legged earth mite (Halotydeus destructor) are one of the most important invertebrate pest species in Australian agriculture. They are common and widespread, and active from autumn to late spring.
Red...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, August 2022
Author: Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting
There has been much emphasis on managing ewes to optimise lamb survival in recent years but relatively little attention is paid to rams in the quest for good lambing outcomes. It is generally assumed that rams will be...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, November 2022
Author: Jodie Reseigh, SheepConnect SATechnologies are available to monitor water remotely and provide real time data on usage, flows and levels. Importantly, these technologies provide peace of mind that water issues are identified early and the risk of livestock going without water is reduced....Read More
Stock Journal Feature, November 2022
Author: Emma Shattock, EldersToo often when we talk about improving performance, a major component gets overlooked – water. In particular, the quality of water can influence wool production, growth rates and consumption of feed and water. Put simply, you wouldn’t fill a race car with...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, November 2022
Author: Jodie Reseigh, Sheep Connect SAA graded or sheeted catchment is an area of land that is specifically managed to maximise water catchment and run-off into a dam. When considering a sheeted catchment there are a number of factors to consider including approvals, the...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column, April 2023
Author: Chris van Dissel, Manager Field Operations (Animal Health), Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA)
Summer is the time for producers to undertake their footrot eradication programs in South Australia. Dry hot conditions help reduce the spread of the disease as well as dry...Read More
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