The importance of water quality for your livestock this summer season
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast that most of the country is likely to be warmer than average this summer. Regardless of the forecast for El Nino, the months leading up to Summer are a good time to ensure that your livestock have an adequate water supply and the water quality is suitable for optimal […]
Lambs heading to the feedlot?
As producers shift their Autumn lambs into feedlots, the focus turns to producing a quality lamb meat product which meets market specifications, as efficiently as possible. Part of that efficiency results from using high quality and highly digestible feed ingredients in the feedlot. We have the results of a lamb feedlot trial, with 455 X-Bred […]
Emergency Animal Disease preparation to help keep businesses safe
With so many devastating pathogens on our doorstep, such as Foot and Mouth Disease, African Swine Fever, Avian Influenza and many others, it is vital businesses are prepared. This means not just knowing what to do in an outbreak, but also having the materials and products on hand and ready to go as soon as […]
Late Gestation and Early Lactation Nutrition Management
Late gestation and early lactation are critical times for our stock, both sheep and cattle. With energy demands increasing exponentially late in gestation, coinciding with reduced intake capacity and therefore requiring more nutrient dense feeds to meet demands. As well as the increased requirement for energy, stock mineral demand increases, both in late gestation and […]
