Around the Camp: Biosecurity, Merino Miles and Ekka

Biosecurity: Foot and Mouth Disease Mammoth Merino Miles The Ekka, 2022 Leading Sheep farewells one, welcomes another Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts Biosecurity: Foot and Mouth Disease Whilst the threat of exotic disease is ever present, the recent detection of Foot and Mouth Disease in neighbouring countries is a concern. Foot … Read more

Around the Camp: Drought reforms, Carbon Neutral Network, SRW and Flood assistance

Drought assistance changes Register for the Carbon Neutral Grazier Network What’s your SRW? Flood assistance currently available  Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts   1. Changes to drought assistance in Queensland Late in 2021, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) announced new drought assistance which includes a suite of measures … Read more

Around the Camp: Risks around restocking, farm check-in app, Barber’s pole warning & Leading Sheep staff update.

Risks around restocking Farm check-in app Barbers pole warning New Leading Sheep staff member Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. Risks around restocking Many Queensland sheep producers have already started restocking and more will follow if the forecasted summer rain arrives or prices come back a little. Three risks to be … Read more

Around the Camp: Pregnancy scanning, drought recovery, ram checks, virtual carcass

Demonstration of pregnancy scanning Drought recovery considerations Brucellosis just part of your ram check  Virtual look at carcass flaws Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts 1. Producer demonstration of pregnancy scanning Sheep producers in western NSW are looking at pregnancy scanning in extensive flocks with the aim of improving reproductive rates through … Read more