Stay in touch with our latest news, events and advice for farmers from Dynamic Ag founder, Steve Cotton
Lamb Feedlot workshop – valuing cheap grain
I was recently invited to speak at a lamb feedlot day to an audience of 90 sheep producers from across the Wimmera and Mallee. The event was organised by Agritech Rural and Rodwells in Horsham […]
Upcoming More Lambs More Often workshop
More Lambs More Often workshops have been running across the country for 2 years. The workshops are free to producers to attend and address issues such as farming in a variable climate and setting trigger […]
Record sale yard price of $456 for Dynamic Ag client
A record sale yard price for ewes with lambs at foot was achieved by Dynamic AG client, Bernard Lindsay of Warracknabeal. The record sale yard price is a reflection on the hard work and […]
Are your sheep covered against blowfly strike?
Blowfly strike in sheep is a major welfare concern and cost to sheep producers across Australia. The word on the street (or should I say track?) is that 2016 will be a bad year for […]
Who said Merino’s cant count?
Merino’s can count! Wallaloo Park Merinos at Marnoo has been rewarded with lamb marking percentages of 191% in some mobs, with an average of 174%. This fantastic result has been a combination of management, genetics, […]
Hypocalcaemia in sheep
Hypocalcaemia in sheep
Following the long dry summer and extensive grain feeding of sheep, we are seeing numerous cases of hypocalcaemia (milk fever) in Autumn lambing ewes. Hypocalcaemia (a metabolic disorder) in sheep occurs when there is […]
Fibre – Do your livestock have enough?
The lack of dry carry over feed (or fibre) from summer means that lush short green pastures are devoid of fibre. Fibre is extremely important for normal rumen function in ruminants and assists with saliva […]
AFIA Proficiency Testing program
AFIA Proficiency Testing Program
The Australian Fodder Industry Association – AFIA Proficiency Testing Program was developed so that feed testing labs (both commercial and research) who wished to participate could understand how the accuracy of their […]
Stock Containment Areas and Feeding Rations – BWBL Workshop
For further information and to RSVP for catering purposes, please contact Alison Frischke on 0429 922 787.
Technologies for improved farm productivity – virtual fencing and smart tags
You can download the program here: http://g21agforum.com.au/resources-and-events/upcoming-events/
RSVP (by email) by 24 February if you would like to attend this workshop.
RSVP address: secretary@g21agforum.com.au
Algal poisoning of livestock
Algal poisoning of livestock is a real threat this year due to lower than normal dam levels. There have been several outbreaks of blue green algae in dams on properties throughout Western Victoria with one […]
