Seasonal reminders and resources
Below is a reference to some past articles that may be useful over the coming months, particularly given the wet season. These are available either as previous SheepNotes articles on the Agriculture Victoria website (agriculture.vic.gov.au and search for ‘Sheep Notes’) or on the FeedingLivestock website.
Topic | Content | Where is it |
|---|---|---|
A detailed inspection of dams is recommended following significant storm or rain events which can impact structural integrity of dams. | SheepNotes | |
Even after a good spring, weaned lambs may require supplements to keep them growing over summer, so to ensure they take to it quickly, train before you wean. | FeedingLivestock website– under all news articles | |
Blowfly strike is a scourge of the sheep industry, and sheep owners should use multiple methods to reduce. | SheepNotes | |
Summer drenches | First summer drench – due November/December. In this article David Rendell discusses why and when. | SheepNotes |
Perennial ryegrass staggers may occur after a good spring and with summer rains. | SheepNotes | |
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Your sheep need two summer drenches? | SheepNotes | |
When stock prices are good, there may be interest to feed lambs on grain for earlier turn off. This article provides some guides on how to work through the rations etc | SheepNotes | |
Resources for assessing feed and animal requirements over summer | As pastures eventually dry off over summer, it can be quite difficult (and misleading) to assess the value to stock. | SheepNotes |