Sheep care & health - Rural Business News

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Instant, accurate WEC results for farmers

Sept. 1, 2025 | 3 min read

Farmers can now receive instant WEC test results thanks to a revolutionary new proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature within the FECPAK on-farm testing system.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Pain relief following ring application

Aug. 25, 2025 | 3 min read

The use of rubber rings to dock and castrate lambs is standard practice throughout Australia. Contrary to perception, this practice causes intense acute pain due to the restriction of blood supply (ischemia).

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Pain management for marking

Aug. 21, 2025 | 4 min read

Dr. Kristabel Lewis, BSc BVMS(Hons), technical services veterinarian, Troy Animal Healthcare asks have you discussed pain management plans for marking this year with your clients?

Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in livestock

March 14, 2025 | 2 min read

University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency and high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops as they search for the ultimate genotype.

Cattle health - Market insight

NJ Phillips – quality livestock equipment

March 14, 2025 | 1 min read

For almost a century, NJ Phillips has been supplying reliable livestock treatment equipment, designed to handle the demands of Australian farming.

Cattle health - Market insight

Protect your cattle, protect your family

March 13, 2025 | 3 min read

With an increased vigilance around zoonotic diseases (diseases which transfer directly from animals to humans), it’s worth reviewing the key reasons cattle producers are utilising Ultravac 7in1 to protect the workforce on their farm.

Cattle health - Market insight

Preparing heifers for better lifetime breeding value

Feb. 27, 2025 | 3 min read

The success of heifer raising programs hinges on the reproductive health of the heifer group, and how well they have been prepared for their first breeding season.

Cattle health - Market insight

Autumn is key time for fluke control

Feb. 18, 2025 | 3 min read

Treatment with an effective flukicide that controls all three stages of liver fluke remains the cornerstone of strategic control programs ( Fasciola hepatica ).

Cattle health - Market insight

Zolvix Plus now registered for use in cattle

Feb. 17, 2025 | 3 min read

Leading animal health company Elanco has announced Zolvix Plus – a leading broad spectrum drench used in the sheep industry – is now registered for use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.

Cattle health - Market insight

Multi-mineral injection convenient for beef and dairy producers

Feb. 15, 2025 | 3 min read

Leading animal health company, Elanco, has broadened its ruminant nutritional portfolio with the release of a new five-way mineral and vitamin booster, MultiBoost with B12.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Innovative new weapon in bloat control

Nov. 6, 2024 | 3 min read

Leaders in ruminant nutrition innovation, Wagga Wagga based AusFarm Nutrition Products (ANP), have been working with cattle and sheep producers for almost two decades to boost the productivity and profitability of extensive grazing systems.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Headline Exprinex – gold medal drench

Sept. 18, 2024 | 2 min read

Eprinex Pour-On for Cattle is the gold medal performer when we compare it to the competition.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Marks-Min hits the mark

Sept. 15, 2024 | 4 min read

Australian sheep producers maximising growth rates and fertility have jumped at the ability to optimise their flocks’ performance with a convenient multi-trace mineral and B12 treatment.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Blueprint for success

Sept. 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Alltech Lienert Australia is an animal nutrition premix and supplement manufacturing company, with over 40 years’ experience, providing customers with innovative, high-quality products and services, from feed formulation to the development of complete nutritional programs.

Market insight - Sheep care & health

Producers reap benefits holus bolus

Sept. 13, 2024 | 2 min read

A long-acting trace element bolus is a valuable tool in sheep production, designed to address the nutritional requirements of sheep by providing a sustained release of essential trace minerals over an extended period.

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