Nutrition and health of ewes after the break
Ewes due to lamb in autumn and winter will often not be able to get all their feed requirements from the pasture. In autumn, the feed is usually short and dry, and lacking in...
health and welfare
Perennial ryegrass staggers and phalaris staggers
Perennial ryegrass staggers PRGS is seen when sheep graze tall, dry ryegrass (Lolium perenne) particularly in late summer and autumn, and often following sufficient rain to stimulate limited pasture growth. We have previously seen...
Dealing with Autumn – Getting Ready for the Break
This webinar was run by the Perennial Pastures Systems with support from Agriculture Victoria. Jess Revell , Rumenate Livestock Services, reports on local hay and pasture this season and how they relate to stock...
Hypocalcaemia in sheep
Hypocalcaemia is a metabolic disease in sheep that is primarily due to a lack of available calcium. This is not usually a simple deficiency. Sheep are most susceptible in late pregnancy, but hypocalcaemia may...
Common spring animal health issues
Dry season spring webinar series: August 2024 Join Dr Leah Tyrell from the Mackinnon Project – University of Melbourne to hear about common spring animal health issues such as sheep worms, hypocalcaemia and pregnancy...
Imprint Feeding – train lambs while on mum
Whether or not you intend to feed grain to lambs after weaning or at some stage later in life, training them whilst they are on their mums can save a lot of time later...
Early weaning
When seasonal conditions are tough and pasture availability is low over lambing, early weaning of lambs might be a useful management option. The benefits are the total feed requirements for the flock are less,...
Managing Seasonal Variability – Fodder Conservation
Hay, silage or straw? Join popular Dairy Extension Officer Michelle Jolliffe to hear the latest information on fodder conservation
Is Your Farm Water Supply Up To Scratch?
Presented by Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels. Clem has spent much of his career helping farmers with the design, construction and repair of farm dams. He is also experienced in the...
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...
