Technical Note: Introducing Sheep to Grain

Technical Note – Introducing Sheep to Grain PDF

Maximise Autumn Lambing in a Dry Season

As the dry season bites across the eastern states and the long-term outlook predicts more of the same, we look ahead for what autumn lambers can expect in the new year. The lack of a substantial rainfall for the rest of summer may see a marked reduction in pasture quality and quantity and make it […]

Use Effective Urea Supplementation to Boost Dry Feed

Grazing stubbles is a great example of the synergies between crop and livestock production. Stubbles, when grazed effectively, can assist in the growth and maintenance of livestock during summer, when feed availability and quality is generally limited. In return, grazing livestock help to physically breakdown stubbles to assist with future sowing activities. Another useful by-product […]

Grain Assist on Lucerne for Rapid Liveweight Gain

Optimal levels of protein and energy for rapidly growing lambs are 16% protein and 12MJ ME/kg DM of energy. This level of nutrition is common when grazing actively growing winter pastures, like Ryegrass and Phalaris, during the cooler months. However, the nutritional value of winter-dominant pasture declines as it goes to head and matures. So, […]

Dry Season Feeding Tips for 2026

As producers turn their attentions towards maintaining breeding livestock on stubbles and dry feed, it’s important to keep in mind that the cheapest feed is standing in your paddocks, and making the best use of the standing feed available is the most efficient way to maintain livestock through the dry period. Despite the costs associated […]

Considerations for Weaning this Season

Milk is a highly nutrient-dense substance and requires a significant amount of quality feed to be consumed by the cow to produce enough of it to satisfy the demands of a growing calf. During lactation it is common for cows to lose condition as they partition almost all their consumed nutrition towards milk production. This […]