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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

New Zotel Lice

Oct. 11, 2022 | 2 min read
Troy Animal Healthcare (Troy) is pleased to announce the launch of Zotel Lice, a 20 g/L spinosad pour-on lousicide for sheep.

Best practice starts with you…

Aug. 8, 2022 | 4 min read
Spring is a busy time in the sheep and wool industry’s calendar, with many of your customers shearing, crutching and applying treatments for the prevention or control of lice, blowfly strike and worms.

Fresh hope for new flystrike control method

June 30, 2022 | 2 min read
Tiny nanoparticles less than a thousandth of a millimetre in size are providing a promising new method to protect sheep against deadly flystrike, according to University of Queensland research.

Ute guide drives farmers to deal with harmful oestrogenic subclovers

June 3, 2022 | 2 min read
How to identify and remediate subterranean clover pastures that cause sheep infertility is the focus of a new ute guide co-created by researchers from The University of Western Australia.

Sheep producers urged to prepare for flystrike risk

Dec. 17, 2021 | 2 min read
Producers being advised to have stocks of flystrike products on hand given predictions for a wet summer.

Double down on lice protection

July 28, 2020 | 2 min read
Dual action combination product for sheep lice control.

New research targets nematode control

June 2, 2020 | 2 min read
Bacteria and fungi in sheep faeces and pastures may unearth new natural antiparasitics that could also prevent multi-drug resistance.

Tight supply supports sheep industry in COVID-19

May 5, 2020 | 4 min read
Limited sheep numbers will support Australian farmgate prices through COVID-19 disruption, however forecasts for the wool sector remain less bullish, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank.

ZOETIS - SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES

Jan. 10, 2020 | 2 min read
Australia is currently facing the worst bushfires in its history, with officials noting the crisis is unlike anything the country has ever seen and could have long-lasting impacts. The impact to livestock, pets and wildlife has been devastating. According to the Wall Street Journal, thousands of livestock have already been killed – additional hits on a farm sector that was already suffering from a three-year drought – and millions more animals have been impacted. As always in the face of disaster, Zoetis colleagues are stepping up to support customers and communities by providing emergency veterinary services and consultations, organising product donations, and supporting the mental health of those affected through our relationship with Beyond Blue.