Parasites can be detrimental to animal health and performance. Given the huge variation and local unpredictability of weather seen across the country this year, it will be hard to predict the affect this may have had on parasite survival rates. All grazing cattle are exposed to gut worms and consequently can suffer production losses; younger… Read more »
Maximising production on your own farm is one of the best ways to manage the increased costs of inputs. Fertiliser and fuel prices are out of the livestock farmers control – but growing as much energy and protein at home is a decision more and more farmers are taking, to increase their profitability. Overseeding is… Read more »