Seasonal reminders and resources

Below is a reference to some past articles that may be useful over the coming autumn and winter months. For many feed and water articles, tools and webinars visit the FeedingLivestock website.

Topic

Content

Where is it

What to sow for quick winter feed

A review of pasture options and sowing times for boosting winter feed

SheepNotes Autumn 2024

Perennial ryegrass and Phalaris staggers

Identify and reduce the risk of stock getting staggers

SheepNotes Autumn 2021

Farmer tips for autumn saving

Farmers share their tips for confining sheep to build autumn feed

SheepNotes Autumn 2021

Options for improving winter pasture growth

Lisa Warn presents the options for boosting winter growth to achieve late winter and spring pasture and the tools and triggers to achieve best results

Bestwoolbestlamb conference presentations 2019 (YouTube)

Soil temperature for sowing decisions

Critical soil temperatures for pasture sowing

SheepNotes Autumn 2022

Hypocalcaemia in sheep

Guidelines for reducing the risk of hypocalcaemia. Distinguish between hypocalcaemia and pregnancy toxaemia

SheepNotes Spring 2023

Wormboss Drench decision guide

 

WormBoss website

Nutrition and health of ewes after the break

Guides on ewe requirements - pasture, health and Condition

SheepNotes Autumn 2015

Condition Scoring

This site outlines the when and how to Condition Score sheep (including link to a ‘how to’ video). Many other resources for ewe management here.

Lifetimewool website

Targets for maternals

Outlines results from research to develop guidelines for condition scores for crossbred ewes

SheepNotes Autumn 2020

Calcium disorders of ewes and lambs

Colin Trengove outlines hypocalcaemia, risks and potential treatment

SheepNotes Spring 2016

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