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01 Jul 2024

July seasonal focus

Clean pastures. Keeping sheep, goats and cattle healthy relies on minimising the amount of worm larvae they pick up from the grass. At this time of year, it is a […]

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Weaner Worm Control and Summer Drenching 

Weaners are vulnerable to worm infections as their natural immunity, which protects them against worms, doesn’t develop until about 12-18 months of age.

Suck? Or Bite? It Makes a Big Difference for Cattle Lice. 

Cattle lice are common on beef properties across Australia. If all cattle are treated with an effective treatment at the same time, lice can be eliminated from a mob and a whole property.

Breeding for Worm Resistance in Goats

Breeding for worm resistance is a component of an integrated approach to managing worms. The most effective worm control programs integrate multiple techniques, as opposed to relying on just one (such as drenching) to combat worms.  So, where do you start?

Tips to Gain an Upper Hand on This Spring’s Parasite Party

We expect that worms and flystrike will cause major animal health issues in sheep in most areas, goats are already being hammered by worms and that flies and ticks will be a problem for cattle.

September Seasonal Focus

Our monthly seasonal focus update with Megan Rogers.

Long-Acting Worm Treatments- the Good, the Bad and the Ghastly

Use of long-acting formulations should be considered when other methods of worm control (paddock management, mob management, short-acting treatments) are not appropriate.

Chemical Resistance and Flystrike – What You Need To Know This Season

Chemical Resistance is when a chemical that was previously effective at killing a population of flies is no longer as effective as before.

Why are Lice Such a PEST?

Lice are spread entirely by direct contact between animals. When treating for lice, it is important to treat all animals of that species on a property at the same time.

August seasonal focus

Our monthly seasonal focus update with Megan Rogers.

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