Spring

The current model rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from May to July, extending to August to October, indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above median rainfall. Warmer temperatures than usual are anticipated to...

The South West Land Division (SWLD) has an equal chance of receiving neutral to below median rainfall for April to June 2024, according to the current model rainfall outlook.

Warmer temperatures than normal are expected to continue.

1. Comparison of udder and teat traits in merino ewes recorded at lambing
2. Using lupins and the ram effect to improve reproductive performance in Merino ewes in southern Australia
3. Transitioning to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats
4. Managing feed and water...

In this issue:

1. Predicting lambing dates using ewe-ram interactions

2. Preliminary evaluation of the impact of visual traits on lifetime ewe performance

3. 2023 Southern WA sheep reproductive rates based on pregnancy scanning

4. A big thank you to participants in...

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the next 3 months November 2023 to January 2023, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are also expected.

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the remainder of 2023, October to December, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are also expected.

In this issue:

1. Edition 100 of the Ovine Observer
2. Opportunties using eID - Tahara case study
3. Coxiella burnetii (Q-fever) in Australian breeding ewes
4. Lupinosis in sheep
5. Dry season response 2023
6. Seasonal Updates

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for spring, September to November, and for the remainder of the year is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are expected for spring.

Rainfall outlook for South West Land Division for August to October and spring, September to November, is for below median rainfall. This is based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Higher chance of frost is expected for August.