Queensland sheep and wool producers have been advised they need to get the right ewes, on the right feed, to successfully raise lambing and weaning rates as the State’s flock rebuilding starts in earnest. Sheep and wool advisor Geoff Duddy from Sheep Solutions is a consultant that has shared his expertise at Leading Sheep webinars … Read more
Buying a better performing ram could earn producers greater annual returns and equate to significant gains in overall enterprise income, according to a sheep and wool adviser. Geoff Duddy from Sheep Solutions has been a guest presenter at Leading Sheep workshops in south western Queensland this year, advising on management strategies to minimise supplementary feeding, … Read more
This fact sheet, written by Jason Trompf, highlights the following key points for turning reproductive potential into reality and improving lamb survival: target lamb survival rates factors contributing to and ultimate causes of lamb loss critical success factors for lamb survival including: proactive management of ewe condition score tight and effective joining lengths of six … Read more
Flock talk articles on: Electric fencing the obvious choice Brucellosis in rams. Click here to view these articles. Published in the Queensland Country Life on 31 March 2016.
Flock talk published in the Queensland Country Life on the 26th March 2015 containing articles on: continuous improvement at Blackall Sheep operation by the Banks family in central west Queensland keys to reproduction success by Dr Noel O’Dempsey, “Linallie” Texas. Click here to view these articles.
Flock talk published in the Queensland Country Life on the 25th September 2014 containing articles on: Leading Sheep – Showcasing sheep Maximising lambs weaned by Dr John Milton, Independent Lab Services Correct bonding is essential for successful guard donkesy by the McLeish family in south east Queensland. Click here to view these articles.
Ovine Brucellosis is an infectious bacterial sheep disease that can affect the reproductive performance of your flock. Rams infected with B.ovis suffer from inflamed reproductive organs (especially the epididymis) impacting semen quality. The main impacts of Ovine Brucellosis include: Infertility: Infected rams have reduced fertility meaning that if there is a short joining window there … Read more
Dr John Milton talks about managing maiden ewes, pregnancy scanning and the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, particularly for twin bearing ewes. John is the Director of Independent Lab Services (a feed analysis and consultancy company) and Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia. This webinar was recorded on the 9th May … Read more
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 to get as many lambs on the ground as possible! Pre-joining ram checks should be completed 8–12 weeks prior to joining to allow you to pick up any issues and treat … Read more
Scanning and feeding – it’s time to manage for more lambs You may be wondering “should I scan my sheep?”. Well, these are some of the things you should think about: Pregnancy scanning is a great management tool to help you improve your profits, particularly if you use the information to manage your flock differently. … Read more