How to use the costing feed guides
When comparing feed costs, it is important to compare feeds on a cents per megajoule basis (c/MJME) to get a true comparison of which is best value for the dollars you are spending. The...
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What to think about when buying, selling or feeding fodder
Join Agriculture Victoria’s Livestock Extension Officer Fiona Baker to hear about what to think about when buying, selling or feeding fodder. In this presentation Fiona will cover topic items such as fodder quality, what...
Feed intake – how much can they eat
In choosing the best value feed that will meet the needs of the various classes of stock, you may also need to consider whether the animals can eat enough of the supplement to meet...
Does it make cents to finish lambs?
Dry season spring webinar series: October 2024 Join Geoff Duddy in this webinar to learn about finishing lambs in a tight season. Presenter Geoff Duddy will use examples to assist with decision-making around finishing...
Estimating feed on offer (FOO)
Livestock Officer Chris Blore demonstrates how to measure feed on offer in your paddock and calculate the dry matter available per hectare.
Managing Seasonal Variability – Fodder Conservation
Hay, silage or straw? Join popular Dairy Extension Officer Michelle Jolliffe to hear the latest information on fodder conservation
Animal nutrition and feeding during dry times
A session on animal considerations as we move into possibly dryer/hotter spring and summer conditions and includes the use of Stock Containment Areas. Covering some of the basics and principles involved in feeding your...
Feed testing – webinar recording
Check out this webinar recording on the benefits of feed testing and how to interpret the results. Click here to access the webinar To supply your livestock needs and ensure the best value for...
Management of heifers and cows before calving
Guidelines for managing heifers and cows before calving Careful management of nutrition of pregnant females in all trimesters of pregnancy pays dividends at calving time. Calf loss will be minimised and calving supervision can...
Autumn saving of pastures – Enhanced Producer Demonstration Site
Autumn saving is a useful tool to manage grass growth at the break. It involves deferring grazing after the autumn break until feed on offer (FOO) is sufficient to maintain enough feed until spring,...
