New on-farm technology for sheep producers

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Automated jetting race increases flystrike prevention and decreases labour costs

The Slade family has also invested in an automated jetting race for flystrike control. Previously, the Slades were applying preventative treatment for flystrike control using fire-fighting equipment, which was a time consuming and labour intensive process.

This investment allows an improved application of chemical, providing savings in chemical use as well as time, as ewes and lambs don’t need to be drafted separately. They can jet between 1000–1500 sheep per hour.

The automated jetting race cost $14 000 to purchase. Over a 10 year period, for every dollar invested there has been a saving of $4.10 in labour and chemical costs. The payback period for the investment is two years.

 

For more information see the case study on the right side of the page.

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