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Tackling dag
Dags can be costly for sheep enterprises due to the need for crutching, reduced wool value and treatment costs. The accumulation of dag is also the greatest risk factor for breech strike.
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Meeting the Mark: Setting Lambs Up for Success
This article outlines best-practice lamb marking practices to improve animal welfare, recovery and lifetime performance. It covers preparation, hygiene, low-stress handling, correct tail docking, effective pain relief, ewe assessment and post-marking care, with practical tips to help WA woolgrowers set lambs up for success.
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Weaning More Lambs
Could earlier weaning help you save feed and improve lamb survival? Getting weaning right can make a big difference to woolgrowers’ bottom line. Read this article to discover practical strategies to improve weaner survival, reduce feed demand and give ewes the best chance to recover before joining.
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Optimising productivity and profitability with feed tests
Conducting feed tests is an important strategy for meeting your sheep's nutritional needs in the most cost-effective way. This article outlines how feed testing can help optimise productivity and profitability by identifying the true value of different feed sources.
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