Perennial ryegrass staggers and phalaris staggers
Perennial ryegrass staggers PRGS is seen when sheep graze tall, dry ryegrass (Lolium […]
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Dealing with Autumn – Getting Ready for the Break
This webinar was run by the Perennial Pastures Systems with support from Agriculture […]
Hypocalcaemia in sheep
Hypocalcaemia is a metabolic disease in sheep that is primarily due to a […]
The Lambing Planner
The lambing planner is a simple tool that allows you to change a […]
Tools for making rations
There are a number of tools and resources that can help to develop […]
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Hay and grain reports
The hay and grain reports are commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of hay and […]
Sheep Book Focus: Ch. 3 What to feed sheep
Chapter 3: What to feed sheep of the Sheep Drought Book contains the following information: Nutrition of sheep Costing fodders […]
Hay Quality: Is it good enough?
Bushfires and dry seasonal conditions have led to strong demand in hay supplies with many generous donations being distributed to those in need. However, with hay quality varying more than most other types of supplements, an important question […]
Beef Book Focus: Ch. 5 Choosing Feeds
Chapter 5: Choosing Feeds of the Beef Drought Book contains the following information: Understanding the components of a feed How […]
Bushfire recovery and resources
For farmers affected by the Victorian bushfires the Agriculture Victoria emergency web page provides information on latest support and grants […]
Is stock water an issue this summer?
We’ve updated the site to include more resources to help estimate, manage and monitor stock water. Access the Agriculture Victoria […]
Common feed values
Cattle IMPORTANT – Note the difference in approximate dry matter (DM) % (ME) Metabolisable energy (MJ/kg DM) Approximate dry matter […]
Weight of hay bales
(wet weights/as fed weights) Source: Dairy Pasture Consumption Calculator Hay Bale Shape Bale size Weight (as fed, t) Dry Matter […]
