Flock Talk September 2019 – Stocking rates in review.
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.
Sheep Info
Be ready for restocking
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
Presentations from the Sheep Technology Field Day in Goondiwindi on 31 of July 2019
On the day there were three presentations in the pavilion, a copy of each can be found below. Anthony Uren, Congi. Practical application of EIDs in a commercial merino flock. John Francis, Holmes Sackett. Wool enterprises – how do they compare and what are the opportunities? Sandy Smith, Allendale. Exclusion fencing. Thank you to … Read more
Pulpy kidney and toxic plant issues after good April rain
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
Flock Talk April 2019 – Scanning and the Flock Scorecard.
In this edition of FlockTalk there are articles on: Leading Sheep – plan to scan and scan to plan Scanning: key to increase in flock fertility Data underpins flock scorecard Click here to view these articles.
FlockTalk August 2018 – making the most of EIDs.
FlockTalk articles on: Tags help identify top performers. ‘Control your own destiny’ with electronic identification. Click here to view these articles. Published in the Queensland Country Life on 16 August 2018.
Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs
The Glovebox Guide for Managing Wild Dogs (4th edition 2020) is a general guide to managing populations of wild dogs in Australia. This guide uses the term ‘wild dogs’ to describe any wild-living members of the genus Canis, including pure dingoes, feral domestic dogs and crossbreds between the two. Wild dogs present significant economic, environmental … Read more
Part 1: Vegetation management webinar – Overview of changes in the vegetation management laws.
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.
Part 2: Vegetation management webinar – Information on PMAVs, mapping, fodder harvesting and thinning.
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.