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Jon Meggison

Judging production capability of dry feed

How do I know when my pasture is lacking the quality and quantity to sustain production? For cows and calves, put out bales of barley or oat straw: If they don’t touch the straw, there is enough nutrition in the paddock to satisfy requirements. If they only eat a little bit of the straw, the […]

Control Lameness Before Joining for Better Lambing Results

Key Points: Are your rams in condition to perform flat out for 5 weeks? Performing ram checks 12 weeks prior to joining is ideal for ram preparation. Lameness can significantly impact ewe and ram fertility and ability to perform. Effective mineral, vitamin and trace element supplementation from six weeks prior to joining can boost fertility. […]

StockMins-EweLamLac HE Trial

StockMins-EweLamLac HE Trial An independent lambing supplement trial was conducted where the performance of single bearing ewes and their lambs, offered a traditional supplement of Causmag®, Lime and Salt (CLS) from late-pregnancy to early-lactation, was compared to single bearing ewes and their lambs offered StockMins-EweLamLac HE (ELL-HE) over the same period. Key Points: Supplementing with StockMins-EweLamLac […]