Ovine Observer Issue number # 94 December 2021
In this issue:
1. Proximity sensors provide an effective, accurate and cheap alternative for measuring dam pedigree of lambs in Australian sheep flocks
2. DXA calibration at WAMMCO, Katanning
3. WA NLIS Sheep and Goat advisory group established
4. Optional sheep...
From 1 January 2022, earmarking of sheep and earmarking and/or branding of cattle (including buffalo) will be optional.
Maintaining feed-on-offer at around 2 t DM/ha for four weeks around the Timerite® date in spring can effectively control RLEM in the following growing season.
WA Livestock Disease Outlook for vets - November 2021
Livestock disease investigations protect our markets
Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular livestock diseases. The WA Livestock Disease Outlook summarises recent significant disease...
These frequently asked questions provide information on the regulation and management of Johne's disease (JD) in cattle in Western Australia.