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 | |
Perennial ryegrass and Phalaris staggers | Identify and reduce the risk of stock getting staggers | |
Farmer tips for autumn saving | Farmers share their tips for confining sheep to build autumn feed | |
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 | |
Soil temperature for sowing decisions | Critical soil temperatures for pasture sowing | |
Hypocalcaemia in sheep | Guidelines for reducing the risk of hypocalcaemia. Distinguish between hypocalcaemia and pregnancy toxaemia | |
Wormboss Drench decision guide | ||
Nutrition and health of ewes after the break | Guides on ewe requirements - pasture, health and Condition | |
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. | |
Targets for maternals | Outlines results from research to develop guidelines for condition scores for crossbred ewes | |
Calcium disorders of ewes and lambs | Colin Trengove outlines hypocalcaemia, risks and potential treatment |