One of the things that people have been telling us at Leading Sheep is that there is a shortage of trappers and when they want a trapper they can’t find one. So we have compiled a list of trappers that we know of (and others have told us about) whom are willing to work in … Read more
Morven grazier Tim Williams is running more stock than ever and hasn’t had a problem with wild dogs thanks to a decision to put in exclusion fencing in 2012. He has even increased the carrying capacity of his property ‘Banff Downs’ by more than 10 per cent despite a two and half year dry period, … Read more
Welcome to the October edition of ‘Around the Camp’. We would firstly like to make a correction from the ‘Breech Strike Prevention – an update’ email that was sent on the 9th September, it should have read “Meloxicam will be on the market in late 2014 /early 2015 for use in cattle. Currently registration is pending with AVPMA for use … Read more
Welcome to the May edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This month’s edition focuses on pasture budgeting and monitoring, as the summer rainfall period is starting draw to an end and winter arrives, it is critical that you know how much pasture you have in the paddock and how long it will last for the stock … Read more
Welcome to the February edition of Around the Camp and our first for 2014. Not surprisingly this edition has a drought focus. If you know of any web sites, information or resources that others may find useful then please let us know. Here’s hoping for some widespread rain and soon! Water infrastructure suppliers Where can … Read more
A simple ram health checklist The five ‘Ts’ – Teeth, Toes, Tossle, Torso and Testicles The importance of good ram management is often underestimated. Look after your rams and their ram paddock to keep them healthy and in good condition all year round! However, the last 7-8 weeks prior to joining is the most important … Read more
After the rains comes the pestilence and pains… Sheep producers are now in their second, third or even their fourth good summer season in a row, following the recent high rainfalls and floods. Some issues for sheep producers to keep an eye on are: ram fertility and impacts for joining, fly strike and worms risk, … Read more
The Leading Sheep Project Advisory Panel helps: Identify new opportunities and advocate for Leading Sheep Be a conduit for industry ownership, by seeking input from industry and responding to issues identified by industry Ensure that Leading Sheep can deliver on its objectives Producer panel members say being on the Leading Sheep Project Advisory Panel is … Read more