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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?
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.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts – better for lambs better for business.

July 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Amongst every farming operation is a commitment and dedication to the health and wellbeing of their animals.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Numnuts and Tri-Solfen join forces at Dechra

May 13, 2024 | 2 min read
In the heart of every farmer lies a commitment to animal well-being and it's a dedication that drives innovation and progress within the industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Merchandise - Sheep care & health

Zolvix Plus for summer drenching

Oct. 15, 2022 | 3 min read
This season is shaping up to be a season of high worm burden. It is important that you are recommending the most appropriate drench to your sheep producers.

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SA swoops on first varroa outbreak
Tour reinforces universal agricultural challenges
Planting stronger trans-Tasman connection
7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year
WA lupins poised to go global
Management: Doing less not more-the key to boosting productivity
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