Worms – monitor, measure and manage
A MLA review of endemic livestock diseases estimated that worms cost the Australian industry more than $400 million annually. This makes them one of the biggest diseases, in dollar terms, of all those facing...
News Items
Grass tetany – be prepared
Grass tetany is caused by either a magnesium (Mg) deficiency or an interference with the absorption of Mg and results in high death rates in affected animals. It may occur at any time but...
Myth buster: Is feeding extra protein wasteful?
Is feeding too much protein to livestock wasteful? This was recorded after the LiveFeed Seasonal webinar.
NEW SheepNotes out now!
In this edition Perennial ryegrass and phalaris staggers – Elle Moyle, District Veterinary Officer, Agriculture Victoria Farmer tips on autumn saving – Bindi Hunter, Agriculture Victoria NEXUS project: exploring profitable, sustainable livestock businesses in...
Tools for making rations
There are a number of tools and resources that can help to develop rations for any class of stock, and for what production you are after. Here, we feature the ones that do not...
Do you need help assessing how good your pastures/crops are for your stock?
It can be difficult to assess pastures and/or stubbles over summer for their value to stock. There are a couple of good image libraries on this website that can give you some guidance. Firstly...
Watch our focus on spring pastures webinar
Focus on – Spring pastures Presented by Fiona Baker, Beef Extension Officer, Ellinbank In this webinar Fiona covers the replacement of nutrient after the removal of silage, the importance of spring tillering for grass persistence and some...
Watch our focus on fodder conservation webinar
Focus on – Fodder Conservation This webinar focuses on fodder conservation and is presented by Michele Jolliffe, Regional Manager Dairy, South West and Claire Waterman Specialist Farm Business economist. With welcome rain and pasture...
Watch our focus on spring webinar series
Focus on – Livestock health and nutrition The Beef Sheep Network’s ‘Focus On – Spring’ webinar series began last month with presentations on livestock health and nutrition from Livestock Industry Development Officer Nick Linden...
Hay and grain reports
The hay and grain reports are commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of hay and grain markets in each region. Reports are updated 40 weeks per year and can...
