Livestock
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Survey delivers key insights into sheep producer selling behaviour
By Ripley Atkinson, – MLA Senior Market Information Analyst Sheep producers are operating in unique ways according to their state and size, an analysis of…
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Weather impacts on lamb sales
THE latest survey data from sheep and wool producers shows that floods and weather hampered lamb selling in the final months of 2022, but that…
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Drench resistant parasites are a concern
When it comes to cattle most producers are unaware anthelmintic resistance in cattle is no longer an emerging issue but a real concern. “Today, we…
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Dorper lambs up to $225 a head
THE most recent Swan Hill sheep sale had a yarding of 3165 head, with 2672 lambs and 493 mutton. The best prices were: Ewes &…
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Get the real tale about sheep docking
Tail docking is a standard practice in the sheep industry and is important in helping reduce susceptibility to flystrike, but care must be taken to…
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High hopes from High Country
SOFTER cattle prices at the latest Swan Hill Livestock Exchange reflected market trends. However Elders Swan Hill livestock specialist Matt Rowlands says prices at the…
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Lake Bogas Scott Bruton punching above weight with Roly Park stud
Lake Boga’s Scott Bruton was left with the remains of the Shorthorn gene pool in 2002 when he took over the family’s Roly Park stud.…
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Agriculture Victoria helping to achieve better lambing percentages
When it comes to sheep production, the bottom line is significantly impacted by, of all things, sheep reproduction. And that’s where the Northern Mallee Producer…
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Biosecurity plans for pig farms
AGRICULTURE Victoria animal health and welfare staff are providing hands-on help to pig owners to develop a farm biosecurity plans. Implementing an effective biosecurity plan…
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Producer program starts up
THE Meat & Livestock Australia producer demonstration site (PDS) program, which provides support for producer-led groups to pursue new skills and implement new management practices,…
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Ouyen sheep sale reflects market outlooks
RABOBANK’S monthly outlook warns anecdotal reports suggest seasonal conditions have delayed lamb finishing. The bank’s report says in 2021, the number of lambs sold through…
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Ewe help at Nowingi
THE Northern Mallee Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) group last week staged a workshop on ewe requirements and assessing feed on offer for pregnancy management. Held…
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