Early weaning of lambs
Dry season webinar series: July 2024 Join Dynamic Ag Livestock Consultant Dr Steve Cotton to hear about when can you wean lambs, how early is too early, rumen development, factors affecting weaning age and...
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The importance of nutrition
Dry season webinar series: July 2024 The importance of nutrition with Dr. Jillian Kelly
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...
Siting and Design of a Stock Containment Area
Do stock containment areas really work? How big should I make the pens? How much do they cost? Presented by Agriculture Victoria Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels. Clem’s detailed presentation is based on...
Managing Seasonal Variability – A Farmer’s Perspective
Renown Central Victorian farmer Mr Ben Greene will explain how he and his wife Jodie manage seasonal variability whilst still running a profitable and sustainable farming operation.
Caring for stock in challenging weather conditions
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...
Feeding ‘How to’ videos
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...
Myth Buster: Do livestock self medicate?
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...
