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Cattle in a paddock used for rotational grazing

Rotational grazing for small landholders

2 October 2013

There are many different grazing methods used to improve productivity, maintain desirable pasture species and reduce land degradation.

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Small landholder seasonal activity list

4 December 2013

As a landholder it is important to plan ahead for the coming season.

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Heat stress in pigs

10 December 2013

Pigs are much more sensitive to heat than other animals so during periods of hot weather it is important to look at ways to reduce heat stress.

The sheep on the left has cobalt deficiency. The one on the right has been treated.

Cobalt deficiency in sheep and cattle

22 July 2014

All ruminants (including sheep, cattle and goats) require cobalt in their diet for the synthesis of vitamin B12.

Cattle in paddock

Copper deficiency in sheep and cattle

22 July 2014

Copper is an essential trace element for animals needed for body, bone and wool growth, pigmentation, healthy nerve fibres and white blood cell function.

Weaner pigs in deep litter eco-shelter

Feeding lupins to pigs

28 April 2014

Australian sweet lupins (Lupinus angustifolius L.) are currently utilised as a valuable protein source in pig diets.

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Maintaining livestock water quality on small landholdings

24 March 2014

Monitoring water quality and quantity is vital to sustain stock condition during summer and to prevent illness and possible death from toxic pollutants.

Sheep drinking at a dam

Preventing salt poisoning of livestock

2 December 2014

This page describes the causes and signs of salt poisoning of livestock as well as how to treat and prevent the condition.

Green iceplant in winter

Slender iceplant poisoning in sheep

4 December 2014

Slender iceplant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum, is a small, succulent, winter-growing annual weed, most common in the eastern Wheatbelt.

Outdoor pork production, sow and weaner grazing on a free range property.

Salt poisoning or water deprivation in pigs

26 February 2014

Salt poisoning or water deprivation in pigs can cause severe health problems, and in some cases it can become fatal.

Dairy cattle grazing in paddock

Selenium deficiency in cattle

25 March 2015

Selenium (Se) is now recognised as an essential trace element for ruminants.

Drenching weaner Merino sheep with a drenching gun.

Selenium and/or vitamin E deficiencies in sheep

13 December 2013

Selenium and vitamin E are essential in sheep diets, and work together to prevent and repair cell damage in the body.

Sheep drinking at a dam

Water quality for livestock

3 December 2014

Measure water quality and quantity to effectively plan and monitor water supplies for livestock.

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Carbon farming management options in Western Australia

13 November 2013

The aim of carbon farming is to sequester more carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as part of Australia's response to climate change.

Annual ryegrass toxicity in livestock

14 August 2014

Annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) is a potentially fatal poisoning of livestock after consumption of annual ryegrass infected by the bacterium Rathayibacter toxicus (formerly known as Cl

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