Stock Journal Feature article: May 2026
Author: Nathan Scott, Achieve Ag Solutions
Every lambing paddock holds its own mysteries. Why did one paddock perform better than another? What is causing lamb losses? And how can we learn from this season to improve the next?
The answers are often less mysterious than they...Read More
Stock Journal Article: April 2026
Author: Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting
One of the most common and preventable causes of death in sheep is pulpy kidney disease or enterotoxaemia, caused by Clostridium perfringens. This disease originates in the intestine and can kill rapidly, often affecting the best-growing animals in the mob.
The...Read More
Stock Journal article - December 2025 and January 2026
Author: Dr Jim Walsh, Coopers Animal Health
Footrot is an infectious disease of sheep, occurring throughout Australia but is most prevalent in the medium to high rainfall areas. Dichelobacter nodosus is the bacteria which causes footrot which thrives in moist, warm conditions.
The...Read More
Stock Journal article - December 2025
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
If you are grazing medic or lucerne pastures prior to joining, it is worth double checking the coumestrol levels to ensure it’s not going to have an impact on ewe fertility.
Coumestrol is a compound that has phyto-oestrogenic properties which means...Read More
Stock Journal Article - October and November 2025
Sheep lice are a frequent and challenging issue for producers. The sheep body louse (Bovicola ovis) is responsible for most infestations in Australian sheep.
As indicated through detections by PIRSA Animal Health staff, there has been an increasing prevalence over the past three years...Read More
Stock Journal Article - July 2025
Author: Emma Shattock, Elders Livestock Production Advisor
Containment feeding is a valuable tool to maintain the condition of sheep. The release from containment pens onto green feed is often one of the higher risk parts of containment programs. This significant change of diet can...Read More
Stock Journal Article - August 2025
Author: Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock
Feed on offer for livestock varies significantly across the state, largely influenced by the timing of the Autumn break. In many areas where the break arrived late, following a challenging Spring and Summer, pasture availability for lambing and lactation...Read More
Stock Journal Article - April 2025
Author: Dr Jim Walsh, Coopers Animal Health
A reminder to sheep farmers to be aware of Campylobacter, a common bacteria found across the country which is the leading cause of infectious abortions in sheep1. In a season where many producers may be considering supplementary...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - May 2025
Author: Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting
Containment feeding has never been more popular than over the last 12 months due to the statewide lack of paddock feed. Supplementary feeding livestock in containment during dry times is a key strategy in sustainable land management...Read More
Stock Journal Feature - May 2025
Author: Deb Purviss
When the weather’s dry, the pressure on the books often follows. For many farmers, managing cash flow, meeting repayments and planning ahead can feel like just another challenge in a tough season. At the recent Livestock SA Sticky Beak Days, experienced...Read More
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