Livestock
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Sheep on show
OUYEN’S Kevin Crooke and Danni Wilson have been driving forces behind the Wimmera Autumn Merino Sheep Show, but after dedicating the past five years to…
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Farmers frustrated at federal decisions
FARMERS in northwest Victoria are ricocheting from the Federal Budget to the Federal Election – and not too many of them are happy about how…
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Combo is king when it comes to drenches
WHEN it comes to managing worms in sheep, combination drenches are one of the most valuable tools in your toolkit. However, often the questions ‘but…
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Shake-up at the saleyards
THERE was a new colour, and a new name, but still plenty of familiar faces when the livestock team from McKean McGregor took the rail…
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Ouyen sheep sale stays strong
OUYEN’S sheep sale on Thursday has maintained its strong start to the season, with another big yarding of more than 14,000 head. Exchange manager Colin…
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Preparing your sheep for joining
ELDERS livestock production specialist Emma Shattock provides some timely top tips, strategies and targets on preparing ewes and rams for joining. She said pre-joining ewe…
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Caution called for on hot stock
AGRICULTURE Victoria staff have urged farmers to take steps to safeguard livestock as warmer weather poses risks to both animal welfare and production. Senior veterinary…
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Stage your own show to pick top of the flock
MALLEE sheep producers have the opportunity to stage one-day workshops designed to lift the lifetime performance, productivity and value of their Merino ewes. The workshops…
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Mallee ram sales shine in 2024
ELDERS Victoria/Riverina stud stock manager Ross Milne is upbeat about the 2025 ram selling market after Mallee studs outperformed during the 2024 spring ram sale…
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The need for correct feed is real
WHEN sourcing supplementary feed for your livestock, there are two key issues to consider before purchasing a seemingly cheaper feed: feed testing and commodity declarations.…
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Kerang group dominates prime lamb competition
THE annual Swan Hill Show Prime Lamb Hoof & Hook competition has unveiled one championship success story, but the final results will not be available…
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Get rams ready
WITH the ram selling season now in full swing across the Mallee and northwest Victoria and Elders’ Swan Hill livestock specialist Matt Rowlands explains how…
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