Science-based information you can trust from Agriculture Victoria
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...
The practice of autumn pasture saving involves deferring grazing after the autumn break until feed on offer (FOO) is sufficient to sustain the growth of enough feed through the winter until spring, when pasture...
Prepare for changing weather and ensure your stock are well cared for with the use of a stock containment area (SCA). Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels said caring for stock during...
Infestations of Barbers Pole worm can be devastating. A couple of good resources can help. The spring edition of SheepNotes has an article by Steve Cotton on drench resistance “Knowing and managing your property’s...
Weeds! They are always there, no matter how hard you try. Yet they can be a good source of green feed during the Summer providing additional protein and have been found to maintain liveweight...
SheepNotes spring 2023 is OUT NOW – includes articles on Worm resistance in Victoria; soil carbon explained; the importance of understanding ‘fit to load’; ration builder and how to making it easier and more.
A series of short ‘How to’ videos that work through key considerations for feeding livestock are now available. The calculations are ‘back of the envelope’, easy to follow and can be readily adapted to...
An excel spreadsheet that can be used to build rations from multiple ingredients to achieve a desired energy and protein level in a diet. Includes a mixing sheet that itemises ingredients and gives a...
Have you looked at the pasture resources section recently? The Useful Tables and Pasture Tools Tabs provide: Click on the link to check out the new Pasture Resources
Do livestock (sheep and beef cattle) self medicate? Or find what they need if it’s available? Dr Shawn McGrath, Senior Lecturer in Animal Production at Charles Sturt University joins us to discuss the science...
