ParaBoss is developing a one-day workshop for sheep producers to help them improve their on-farm productivity and overall success in managing worms on farms. The ParaBoss team invites interested sheep producers to take part in the third pilot of this workshop. The role of pilot attendees will be to participate in the workshop and provide […]

Understanding the pressing need for targeted on-farm parasite management solutions, the ParaBoss extension team has custom-designed one-day workshops aim to empower producers by improving on-farm productivity and enhancing overall skills and confidence in internal parasite management. Following the successful parasite management in cattle workshop in 2023, this new workshop will aim to further enhance attendees' […]

Join the ParaBoss extension team as we take you on a journey to minimise the impacts that worms are having in your flocks using a holistic management approach. The past seasons have created a perfect environment for worms to 'do their thing' and they have been causing significant headaches in many areas. ParaBoss Technical lead, […]

Join the ParaBoss extension team as we deep dive into a topic we have yet to cover in a webinar, Liver Fluke. The past seasons have created a perfect environment for liver fluke to spread, with wetter than average seasons and an increase in animal movements liver fluke may be moving into new areas. Dr […]

Understanding the pressing need for targeted, effective on-farm parasite management solutions for northern cattle operations, the ParaBoss extension team has custom-designed one-day workshops aimed at empowering producers by improving the management of external and internal parasites in cattle herds in the north. Buffalo fly and cattle tick are particularly problematic at present, and this workshop […]

Join the ParaBoss extension team as we deep dive into a topic that is very timely across much of Australia. Understanding and minimising the contamination of pastures with worm larvae is an important tool for managing worms in our livestock. The cooler months present the optimal time to reduce the larval load on pastures thereby […]

Understanding the pressing need for targeted, effective on-farm parasite management solutions for northern cattle operations, the ParaBoss extension team has custom-designed one-day workshops aimed at empowering producers by improving the management of external and internal parasites in cattle herds in the north. Due to the ongoing wet season conditions, buffalo fly, and cattle tick are […]

Join the ParaBoss extension team as we take you on a journey to minimise the impact that buffalo flies have in your herds. Buffalo flies are now ranked as the costliest health issue in Australia’s northern cattle industries and are extending their range into southern production areas. They cause reductions in weight gain and milk […]

The cost of internal parasites to the Australian sheep industry is estimated at $655 million, including both prevention and production losses. Substantial gains in productivity and cost savings are possible at the farm level. ParaBoss is developing a one-day workshop for sheep producers to help them improve their on-farm productivity and overall success of managing […]

It’s winter, and now is when we see Coccidiosis in our flocks and herds. Coccidiosis can cause significant losses in your herds and flocks. You hear a lot of talk about ‘Coxie’ causing disease in livestock, but what is it? This parasite more formally called ‘coccidiosis’, affects young sheep, cattle and goats, plus a range […]

Join the ParaBoss extension team as we take you on a journey to minimise the impacts that worms are having in your goat herds. The past seasons have created a perfect environment for worms to 'do their thing' and they have been causing significant headaches in many areas. With no new anthelmintics on the horizon […]