The H Series of webinars is a ten-part series aimed at giving new and aspiring sheep producers a leg up into the Queensland sheep industry. The ninth webinar, ‘Hunger (Nutrition)’, Geoff Duddy from Sheep Solutions will cover the role and purpose of the rumen, the function and amount of protein and energy required and how … Read more
This fact sheet brings together a number of resources that are useful for Queensland sheep producers planning their recovery from drought. Considerations for pasture recovery, animal health, financial position and routine management are discussed.
This case study looks at how Goondiwindi producers, John and Debbie Cowley, use Electronic Identification (EID) in their dual purpose sheep flock. In particular, they use EIDs to identify lifetime conception and lambing rates for ewes, and autodraft into mobs for separate management of single and twin bearing ewes. Ewe selection using this data has … Read more
It can be a busy time leading up to shearing so here is a quick checklist to help make sure you’re well prepared, or to help with delegation to staff.
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
This is a recording of a one off webinar which looks at the sheep, lamb and wool markets and provides producers with the information to make better informed decisions. The presenter, Robert Herrmann, is the founder and Managing Director of Mecardo. Mecardo provides market analysis and outlook for sheep, lamb and wool markets to producers … Read more
The H Series of webinars is a ten-part series aimed at giving new and aspiring sheep producers a leg up into the Queensland sheep industry. The fifth webinar, ‘Husbandry’, covered the topic of lamb marking including the timing of lamb marking, what to do and how to do it as well as pain relief options … Read more
The H Series of Webinars is a ten-part series aimed at giving new and aspiring sheep producers a leg up into the Queensland sheep industry. The third webinar, ‘Handling Foundations’, covered the benefits of cooperative, well-mannered livestock, the principals of working sheep in the yards, how to set yourself up for success and tips for … Read more
The H Series of Webinars is a ten-part series aimed at giving new and aspiring sheep producers a leg up into the Queensland sheep industry. The second webinar, ‘Him & Her’, covered sheep reproduction with a focus on maximising the number of lambs from your ewes and rams and understanding what is ‘normal’ for the … Read more
The H Series of Webinars is a ten-part series aimed at giving new and aspiring sheep producers a leg up into the Queensland sheep industry. The first webinar, ‘Health’, covered worms, vaccinations, lice and flies. The recording of this webinar has been split into five parts and is now available. To go to the library … Read more