Stock Journal Articles

Stock Journal Feature, August 2022

Author: Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting

There has been much emphasis on managing ewes to optimise lamb survival in recent years but relatively little attention is paid to rams in the quest for good lambing outcomes. It is generally assumed that rams will be...Read More

Stock Journal Feature, November 2022

Technologies are available to monitor water remotely and provide real time data on usage, flows and levels.   Importantly, these technologies provide peace of mind that water issues are identified early and the risk of livestock going without water is reduced....Read More

Stock Journal Feature, November 2022

Too often when we talk about improving performance, a major component gets overlooked – water. In particular, the quality of water can influence wool production, growth rates and consumption of feed and water. Put simply, you wouldn’t fill a race car with...Read More

Stock Journal Feature, November 2022

A graded or sheeted catchment is an area of land that is specifically managed to maximise water catchment and run-off into a dam. When considering a sheeted catchment there are a number of factors to consider including approvals, the...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column, April 2023 

Author: Chris van Dissel, Manager Field Operations (Animal Health), Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) 

Summer is the time for producers to undertake their footrot eradication programs in South Australia. Dry hot conditions help reduce the spread of the disease as well as dry...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column, November 2022 

Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock 

Being able to harvest and store high quality fodder has a significant benefit for livestock production throughout the rest of the year. Unfortunately, this season the weather conditions are playing havoc with hay making. 

Hay that has already been cut and...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column, August 2022 

Author: Chris van Dissel, PIRSA 

Winter – Spring in Southeastern Australia is often associated with increased lameness in your flock. Damp ground and pasture, soft hooves and conditions favourable for infection are the main reasons for this increase in lameness.

Australia is currently experiencing and increased...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column, October 2022

 
Author: Dr Sean McGrath, Millicent Vet Clinic

As the joining period approaches, now is the time to get rams ready for joining.  A lot of focus goes into the ewes to get them ready for joining, but the other half of the equation is often...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column January 2023 

Author: Emma Shattock, Elders Livestock Production 

Are you having trouble with your lambs? Are they scouring, losing condition or worse? This has been a common problem and you are not alone. Let’s take a closer look at what might be going on.

The Background

Before we...Read More

Stock Journal Technical Column, September 2022 

Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock 

Setting a target weight for weaners and managing them accordingly is the first step to a successful weaning result. An ideal target weight of at least 40 percent of the mature weight of the ewe, will give weaners the best...Read More