Rural Business News

Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Six months off-shears lice free guarantee

March 29, 2024 | 3 min read

Don’t just ‘treat’ lice off-shears this autumn. Get a guaranteed, fully-effective outcome with Extinosad Pour-On or Viper Pour-On from Elanco.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Pestivirus is a pest for bovines.

March 17, 2024 | 2 min read

Pestivirus is an insidious disease that is endemic in both the beef and dairy herds of Australia. It’s estimated that up to 90 per cent of herds have been infected.

Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read

As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.

Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.

Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read

An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.

Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read

In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Prevalence of liver fluke increases

Feb. 7, 2024 | 4 min read

The latest report of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project shows the percentage of sheep carcases infested with liver fluke almost doubled between 2020/21 to 2022/23.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health - Sheep care & health

Long-acting trace elements for livestock

Sept. 20, 2023 | 2 min read

The effective delivery of trace elements is crucial for the optimal health and productivity of both cattle and sheep.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health

Cattle selection for nitrogen use efficiency

Sept. 15, 2023 | 2 min read

A simple test to select nitrogen-efficient cattle is the outcome of years of research at The University of Queensland.

Sheep care & health

Sheep EID made simple with Datamars Livestock

July 12, 2023 | 2 min read

As Australia continues to prioritise livestock traceability, the implementation of electronic identification (EID) systems is crucial.

Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Where do flies go at this time of year?

May 13, 2023 | 2 min read

The Australian sheep blowfly Lucilia cuprina is the primary fly species responsible for flystrike.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Simplifying calf rearing

April 19, 2023 | 2 min read

“Helping farmers achieve the best possible results with the resources they have available.” This is the outcome that MaxCare is trying to achieve with their clients, says Maxum business manager Tom Newton.

Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts NumOcaine in store for lamb marking

April 18, 2023 | 2 min read

Numnuts, the dual-action tool that delivers fast-acting pain relief while applying rubber rings during lamb castration and tail docking, has now appeared on the shelves of rural stores in preparation for the 2023 lamb marking season.

Cattle health

HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Feb. 27, 2023 | 3 min read

Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.

Cattle health

Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Feb. 25, 2023 | 3 min read

Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.