Have you spotted an unknown weed, grass or plant on your property? You can now get accurate and efficient identification online by sending photos of unknown samples directly to industry experts. This infographic developed by Leading Sheep provides helpful tips on where to send images and how to ensure photos are clear to ensure accurate … Read more
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.
Here are some points to consider when restocking with sheep. KEY TOOLS: Always ask for a copy of the National Sheep Health Declaration from the vendor. The Declaration enables livestock buyers to assess the risk for Ovine Johne’s disease and a range of other biosecurity issues, including footrot, lice and ovine brucellosis. It recognises vaccination history and flock testing … Read more
Rains in March and April have initiated variable pasture response for many producers throughout Queensland. In some areas the rapid growth of green feed after these rain events has brought associated risks. Issues are occurring predominantly in flocks introduced to the area from other pasture types or drought affected areas. This includes stock that have … Read more
This is part 1 of 8 of the recordings from the webinar ‘What the new vegetation management laws mean for managing Mulga in South West Queensland’ and is titled Overview of changes in the vegetation management laws.
This is part 2 of 8 of the recordings from the webinar ‘What the new vegetation management laws mean for managing Mulga in South West Queensland’ and is titled Information on PMAVs, mapping, fodder harvesting and thinning.
This is part 3 of 8 of the recordings from the webinar ‘What the new vegetation management laws mean for managing Mulga in South West Queensland’ and is titled Property report maps and which clearing option applies to you.
This is part 4 of 8 of the recordings from the webinar ‘What the new vegetation management laws mean for managing Mulga in South West Queensland’ and is titled Mapping – Using Queensland Globe to identify where you can harvest fodder.
This is part 5 of 8 of the recordings from the webinar ‘What the new vegetation management laws mean for managing Mulga in South West Queensland’ and is titled Mapping – Using Queensland Globe to measure and identify fodder harvesting area.