Stock Journal Technical Column, November 2022
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Being able to harvest and store high quality fodder has a significant benefit for livestock production throughout the rest of the year. Unfortunately, this season the weather conditions are playing havoc with hay making.
Hay that has already been cut and...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column, August 2022
Author: Chris van Dissel, PIRSA
Winter – Spring in Southeastern Australia is often associated with increased lameness in your flock. Damp ground and pasture, soft hooves and conditions favourable for infection are the main reasons for this increase in lameness.
Australia is currently experiencing and increased...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column, October 2022
Author: Dr Sean McGrath, Millicent Vet Clinic
As the joining period approaches, now is the time to get rams ready for joining. A lot of focus goes into the ewes to get them ready for joining, but the other half of the equation is often...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column January 2023
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders Livestock Production
Are you having trouble with your lambs? Are they scouring, losing condition or worse? This has been a common problem and you are not alone. Let’s take a closer look at what might be going on.
The Background
Before we...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column, September 2022
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Setting a target weight for weaners and managing them accordingly is the first step to a successful weaning result. An ideal target weight of at least 40 percent of the mature weight of the ewe, will give weaners the best...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column May 2023
Author: Mary Rowe, Zoetis
The basis of any vaccination program is to provide long lasting protection prior to exposure to a disease. Disease challenges can happen throughout the life of an animal. Vaccines rely on the animals own immune system to provide that protection. They do...Read More
Water 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 truck crashing into a River Murray pipeline, cutting...Read More
FMD represents the greatest disease threat to Australia’s livestock industries and export markets. It has the potential for rapid and extensive spread. An outbreak would stop the export of all cloven- hoofed animals and their products, at least in the short term. It was recently estimated by the Australian Department...Read More
By Michael Wurst, PIRSA
Key points
By Tiffany Bennett, Livestock Consultant
Current seasonal conditions across South Australia have posed challenges in maintaining ewe health and optimising ewe nutrition. The result has been an increase in reports of ewe deaths across the state, particularly during late pregnancy and lambing. In many cases the cause of death is not...Read More
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