Supporting Pregnant & Lactating Ewes on High Grain Diets
Despite a few early autumn storms, the continuation of dry conditions will likely see many producers feel the pinch before a solid autumn break comes through. With a lack of quality and quantity in pastures, many may find it difficult to satisfy the rapidly increasing energy requirements of pregnant ewes from 6 weeks pre-lambing until […]
Phalaris and Ryegrass Staggers. Identification and Control
‘Staggers’ is generic term to describe ruminants presenting with paralysis, trembling, muscle spasms or wild behaviour. Reports of staggers are common during autumn, and although presenting with similar symptoms, there are a few different types of staggers, the causes and control of which are quite different. Furthermore, although staggers are generally more common in sheep, cattle […]
Incremental Improvements to Boost lambing in 2025
Mortality in ewes and lambs during the lambing period is the largest cause of lost productivity and the greatest expense to sheep production systems annually. Mortality during lambing is generally diagnosed as peri-natal mortality, dystocia, hypocalcaemia and pregnancy toxaemia which combined account for almost $1 billion in lost production to the industry annually. At the […]
AusFarm Nutrition News Summer 2025
AusFarm Nutrition News Summer 25
Reduce the risk of toxic weeds this season
Key Points Toxic weeds springing up in summer pastures and stubbles can be harmful to livestock Weeds can be the only green forage available in dry stubbles and pastures Common signs of toxicosis include red faces, yellow and weepy eyes and swollen head Immune response and tissue repair play a large role in managing toxicosis […]
Say Bye to Flies with New BoviPro FlyBye
On the back of late spring and early summer storms, fly pressure has noticeably increased and will likely set in for the rest of summer. At the same time, increasing reports of resistance have resulted in shorter protection periods for chemical control. Key Points Flies play a major role in spreading pinkeye FlyBye ingredient results […]
