Mitchell grass pastures change significantly throughout the year and between seasons. This factsheet explores how the resulting dynamic diet composition and diet quality of Mitchell grass pastures influences sheep productivity and the implications for management. References used in the development of this factsheet can be found here. Contact Millie Sheales if you would like access to … Read more
The Mitchell grasslands are renowned for their biodiversity. This factsheet explores how the growth, diversity and quality of Mitchell grass pastures change throughout the year and between seasons, highlighting when certain seasonal trends can impact the quality of pastures. References used in the development of this factsheet can be found here. Contact Millie Sheales if you … Read more
For much of Queensland, worm egg counting can be infrequent so it’s understandable that we get a little rusty. This fact sheet helps simplify your options for getting worm egg counts done and compare the pros and cons of the different options. Even though there aren’t a lot of labs in Queensland, there are still … Read more
This fact sheet summarises wool traits and their assessment, data and economic importance.
Tagging requirements Queensland is moving to mandatory eID for individual sheep and goats, as part of a national initiative. By 2027, all sheep and managed goats will need to be tagged with an eID if moved from the property of residence. Visual tag system and mob-based movements will no longer be allowed. More information on … Read more
Were you lucky enough to spend a few days away, but found yourself thinking more about the brown water in your tank and troughs and not the blue water at the beach? Would you like to get a photo that shows the trough filling up while you are away? Remember the relief you felt when … Read more
Are you going away for holidays over the Christmas and New Year period? Wouldn’t it be nice to think more about being on holiday than if there is water in the turkey’s nest at home? Have you thought about remote water monitoring? Leading Sheep has talked to producers who have water monitoring systems currently installed … Read more
Are you going away for holidays over the Christmas and New Year period? Wouldn’t it be nice to think more about being on holiday than if there is water in the turkey’s nest at home? Have you thought about remote water monitoring? Leading Sheep has talked to producers who have water monitoring systems currently installed … Read more
Extract showing area of interest. To view the world map and original image on the World Organisation for Animal Health website, (viewed 23 July 2022) click here. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals (buffalo, pigs, cattle, sheep, deer, camelids and goats). It is capable of extremely rapid … Read more
Are you a sheep producer in the Goondiwindi, Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs area? Did you know that you may be eligible to apply for Category B level financial assistance under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)? Have you heard about it and not sure where to start? To help you apply, … Read more