Stock Journal Feature, August 2022
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting Victor Harbor and Dr James Maino, Cesar Australia
Aphids. As with RLEM, aphids especially the blue green aphid, are developing resistance to insecticides. Natural predators such as ladybird beetles, parasitoid wasps, hoverflies, spiders and lacewings can be highly...Read More
Stock Journal Feature, August 2022
Author: Tim Prance, T Prance Rural Consulting Victor Harbor and Dr James Maino, Cesar Australia
Red legged earth mite (Halotydeus destructor) are one of the most important invertebrate pest species in Australian agriculture. They are common and widespread, and active from autumn to late spring.
Red...Read More
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
Author: Jodie Reseigh, SheepConnect SATechnologies 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
Author: Emma Shattock, EldersToo 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
Author: Jodie Reseigh, Sheep Connect SAA 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
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