Flock Talk April 2021
In this edition, producer Duncan Banks and Extension Officer Andrea McKenzie discuss the benefits of and tips for drought planning – in particular, the new drought planning template available by clicking here.
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Flock Talk February 2021
In this edition Noel O’Dempsey, Leading Sheep Regional Coordinator and Veterinarian, talks about managing rams, ewes and lambs to avoid heat stress and production loss.
FlockTalk October 2020 – Check sheep for signs of lice
In this edition learn how to mitigate the risk of introducing lice to your property through simple lice checks. Lice can have large economic implications for sheep and wool producers.
FlockTalk August 2020 – The benefit of diversification
In this edition, producers Stuart and Pru Barkla discuss how diversification with sheep has enabled them to maintain their business through the drought. Then DAF extension officer Milly Nolan discusses the key benefits of early weaning lambs. Find information critical to getting into sheep and on how to undertake early weaning.
FlockTalk June 2020 – Worm egg counts: worth it
In this edition read about the importance of worm egg counts and how/when to test, as well as the differences in toxicity of pimelea for cattle and sheep.
Flock Talk December 2020 – Are you storing wool?
In this edition Bruce McLeish Queensland wool manager for Elders talks about storing wool on farm.
Flock Talk April 2020 – Wethers for flexibilty and business gross margins
In this edition of Flock Talk we look at running Wethers and the flexibility that they can offer to your business and the benefits of developing and understanding your business’s gross margin.
Flock Talk February 2020 – Shearing sheds and nimble planning
In this edition of Flock Talk we look at shearing shed efficiency and design and the importance of flexible planning.
FlockTalk December 2019 – Condition scoring pays
In this edition of Flock Talk, we hear about how condition scoring ewes helps to determine nutritional wellbeing and allows producers to plan and manage for joining.
Flock Talk September 2019 – Stocking rates in review.
In this edition of Flock Talk we hear from Peter and Elizabeth Clark on managing the nutrition levels of their Merino flock and how fine-tuning their stocking rates has proven invaluable.