Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Deb Scammel, Talking Livestock
When we look at ewe nutrition through the feed gap and how much feed we are likely to need, it’s first important to look at what is available in the paddock. We can then decide if stock need to be...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - February 2024
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Considering setting up containment? One of the most important things to consider is the location. Being close to a shearing shed, yards and other handling facilities will be invaluable to allow monitoring of livestock and handling throughout the containment period. If...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - February 2024
Author: Emma Shattock, Livestock Production Advisor, Elders
What was originally shaping up to be a long, dry summer has turned around, with much of the state receiving some summer rain. This presents a range of challenges for managing grazing sheep, from the changes in...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - January 2024
Author: Article supplied by PIRSA
Introduced in the 1800s, European rabbits quickly spread across Australia causing severe and widespread damage. Today, their impacts threaten over 300 native species and cost the agricultural sector $200 million annually.
Rabbits cause a variety of issues, including:
Stock Journal Technical Column - December 2023
Author: Mary-Anne Young, PIRSA
Several factors are presenting challenges to sheep producers wanting to keep the soil surface covered for soil health and erosion protection this summer.
Dry spring conditions have limited pasture production, particularly perennial pastures in higher rainfall areas. There is less paddock...Read More
Stock Journal Feature article - November 2023
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting
Key points
Stock Journal Feature - November 2023
Author: Chris Scheid, Moore Consulting
Red meat prices are down 50% since last year, an official El Niño forecast, interest rates have doubled in nearly 12 months… it’s not the situation that matters, but how you react!
If you can see the tidal wave coming it...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - October 2023
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Stubbles are a useful grazing option over the summer period in a mixed farming enterprise. However, it’s important to assess stubbles to determine the nutritional value and suitability for each class of stock on the property.
As harvesting efficiency...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - November 2023
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Grazing dry pasture and stubble over the summer and autumn months often results in a nutrient deficiency, dependent on the class of stock. Once the valuable components of a stubble, like the grain and green material, are gone, it...Read More
Stock Journal Technical Column - July 2023
Sheep lice can cause significant economic impacts through lost production but also through cost to control. If lice are left unmanaged, they can cause reductions in wool cut of up to 1 kilogram per head (Paraboss, 2022). Lice may also impact colour, staple...Read More
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