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Spring Lawn Prep: Every Great Lawn Starts with the Right Seed
After months of cooler weather and slower growth, spring is the time many Australian lawns start to wake up. It’s also when the effects of winter can become a little…
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A Strong Start Begins with Good Nutrition
Practical tips for feeding young stock this spring Spring means new arrivals, and for anyone raising young stock, those first few weeks can be some of the most important. Whether…
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Are You Treating for Tapeworms?
Regular worming is an important part of keeping horses healthy, but an effective parasite control program is about more than simply sticking to a schedule. Different wormers target different parasites,…
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Injection or Pour-On? Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
There is no single parasite management program that suits every herd. Rainfall, stocking density, grazing systems, cattle class, pasture management and previous parasite history all influence parasite risk. The most…
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Could Cattle Lice Be Costing You More Than You Think?
Feed is expensive, and every kilogram counts through winter. When cattle aren’t performing as expected, nutrition often takes centre stage. However, external parasites such as cattle lice can quietly reduce…
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Winter worming in sheep – Why timing matters
As temperatures drop, it can be easy to assume parasite pressure slows down completely through winter. But while seasonal conditions change, internal parasites can still impact feed conversion, condition and…
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Seeing more rubbing this winter? It could be lice
Winter is often when lice activity becomes more noticeable in sheep. Rubbing, wool damage and irritation can all become more obvious as stock carry heavier fleeces through cooler conditions. While…
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Horse Worming: It’s Not Just When You Worm, It’s What You Use
It’s a common rule of thumb to worm horses at the change of each season. Autumn rolls around, and it’s time to treat. Then again in winter, spring and summer…
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Preparing Cattle for Winter: What to Focus on Now
Winter performance is often determined well before conditions tighten. As pasture quality declines and energy demand increases, cattle can begin to lose condition quickly if not managed early. While feed…
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Drying Off Cattle: Setting Up for the Next Season
Drying off is more than just the end of a lactation period — it’s a key opportunity to reset cows and set them up for the next production cycle. How…
