Predator control information Is eID for you? Ewe mortality is decreased with improved condition Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Predator control information If you haven’t been on the Leading Sheep website recently it might be time to check it out as there are a range of resources on there covering a number of topics. Below is … Read more
Superfine Merino wool good for skin Bestwool Bestlamb conference Are you considering electric fencing? Lamb survival is increased with improved ewe condition Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Superfine Merino wool good for skin The Woolmark Company-funded clinical studies have demonstrated that suitably selected Merino wool base-layer garments are healthy and therapeutic for the skin, especially for … Read more
Leading Sheep is on Facebook! ParaBoss update A tail too short costs money Ewes in better condition at lambing have heavier lambs Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Leading Sheep is on Facebook! Tell your friends, family and neighbours or anyone interested in sheep – Leading Sheep now has a Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/leadingsheep From condition scoring, … Read more
Livestock transport subsidies Top 5 biosecurity tips for sheep producers How to condition score your sheep? Why is it important to condition score your ewes? Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Livestock transport subsidies After the recent rain, if you are thinking about restocking or bring stock back from agistment then listening to these two short webinars … Read more
Wild dog control update Impacts of climate change on farmer work practices – survey The Innovator Primary school resources Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Wild dog control update Ian Evans the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Program Manager for wild dog control updated Leading Sheep on: Wild Dog Alert. This will provide real time messaging of the … Read more
OJD – are you ready? New Long Wool Lice Tool – quick and easy National Merino Challenge Farm Management Deposits – changes commencing 1 July 2016 Upcoming events eBulletins 1. OJD – are you ready? With the impending change in Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD) regulation in Queensland to ‘buyer-beware’, sheep producers will need to skill … Read more
Sheep handling made easy! Wormboss – Drench Efficacy Calculator Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) – preparedness program Stockmanship and merino visual classing resources Upcoming events eBulletins 1. Sheep handling made easy! Leading Sheep are hosting a series of ‘Sheep handling made easy!’ workshops around south west and southern Queensland. The workshops will be held on farms that … Read more
Welcome to the April edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This edition includes short videos highlighting the source of Australian Wool (including a Queensland sheep producing family), the newsletter also features a range of educational resources for students, cluster fence funding and all the information you need to know on worms, flies and lice. As usual, if … Read more
Welcome to the March edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This edition is focusing on a number of useful websites containing information about disaster support, school resources and bringing sheep into Queensland as well as cluster fence funding. If you have any suggestions for articles or feedback then please let us know. New website to help farmers … Read more
Welcome to the February edition of ‘Around the Camp’. Leading Sheep has been active with a number of events already run as well as more in the planning stages. Leading Sheep also has a number of new initiatives including a youth mentoring scheme, a sheep challenge and promoting resources and opportunities for schools. If you have … Read more