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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…
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When Would You Use Vitamin B12 in Cattle?
Vitamin B12 is involved in energy metabolism, helping cattle convert nutrients from feed into usable energy. It works closely with trace minerals such as cobalt, which is required for B12…
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THE POWER OF 3 – Why triple-active drenches are becoming the new normal in sheep and cattle
Across Australia, internal parasite control in both sheep and cattle is changing. The shift toward triple-active (“3-way”) drenches is not driven by marketing or fashion, but by necessity. On many…
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Liver Fluke in Livestock – Seasonal Risk and Treatment Timing
Liver fluke is one of the more complex and often overlooked parasite challenges in livestock. In the right conditions, infections can build over time and impact animal performance before obvious…
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