Stock Journal Article - November 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
What an interesting and disappointing season we’ve had so far in 2024! The silver lining for livestock producers is the increased volume of hay that has been made due to the widespread frost throughout the state – giving graziers access...Read More
Stock Journal Article - November 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
With a long road ahead of us feeding stock it’s time to look at how we can feed stock properly and save ourselves some time where possible.
Going into summer most of our stock are likely to be dry, being...Read More
Stock Journal Article - November 2024
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders
Grazing to manage ground cover is an important part of a sheep production system. While maintaining ground cover is important year-round, it comes into focus during summer and autumn when annual species are no longer growing and dead material is breaking...Read More
Stock Journal Article - November 2024
Author: Ken Solly, Solly Business Services
Production wise much of the outcome of this year is known well before the harvester is taken out of the shed and the lambs are sold. Farmers now are dealing with reality, not hope, and the rewards for this...Read More
Stock Journal Article - December 2024
Author: Dr. Mandy Bowling, Senior Program Officer, Livestock SA
Did you know that South Australian sheep producers collectively contribute over $4.5 million each year to support their industry through the Sheep Industry Fund? This funding is critical to driving innovation, strengthening animal health, and supporting...Read More
Stock Journal Article - October 2024
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders
Reports of pneumonia in sheep, particularly lambs, have been prevalent this year. Considering that outbreaks are often stress induced, we have opportunities through good management practices to take back some control and reduce the incidence of disease.
Pneumonia is an infection and inflammation...Read More
Stock Article - August 2024
Sheep lice cost producers both in treatment costs and lost production. Strong biosecurity practices can help you avoid introducing lice to your flock. Keeping newly purchased sheep separate until you have a chance to shear and treat them will minimise your risk. A helpful resource...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - August 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
What a tough season! Most areas of South Australia have been supplementary feeding for an extended period of time. One of the hardest seasons we’ve had for many years for livestock.
In most places we have now got some green feed...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - August 2024
Author: Andrew Spiers, Meridian Agriculture
During seasonal challenges with a very late break and forage becoming more expensive and harder to find, we need to explore other means to fill the feed gap. Two options often considered are the use of either Gibberellic Acid (GA)...Read More
Stock Journal Article - June 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
The late break throughout South Australia has meant that successfully managing pregnant and lactating ewes has relied heavily on supplementary feed. Green feed that has germinated is in very early growth stages and still has a very high moisture content...Read More
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