Increased risk of hypocalcaemia in ewes
With tough seasonal conditions, Livestock SA is warning to be vigilant as supplementary feeding increases the risk of hypocalcaemia (milk fever) in ewes.
Milk fever...
Prices soften for sheep at exchange
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - March 11
Numbers reduced this week as agents offered 6486 lambs and 1739 sheep. Quality was again mixed throughout...
Owen Ag Bureau visits Parilla Potatoes
The Owen Ag Bureau recently returned from a three-day study tour of the Mallee. Basing ourselves in Loxton, we ventured out to various farms...
Heavy lambs peak before easing
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - February 18
Numbers remained similar as agents offered 7000 lambs and 2000 sheep. Lamb quality was again extremely mixed...
Sheep prices follow eastern trends
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - February 4
Numbers increased marginally as agents offered 6000 lambs and 2000 sheep. Quality was extremely mixed with two-score...
Plenty of weight in latest market offering
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep - January 14
Numbers reduced marginally as agents offered 5500 lambs and 1800 sheep. The usual trade and processor buyers,...
Farmers on holiday
January generally sees farmers heading to the beach or up the river for a well-earned recharge. Time with family is particularly important for
mental well-being...
Banking on seed support for growers
Following a tough growing season with many areas experiencing drought challenges, Grain Producers SA (GPSA) is calling on growers with available seed to get...
Good numbers and mixed quality at erratic first sale
SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT
Sheep
Numbers were good at the SA Livestock Exchange on January 7 as agents yarded about 6700 lambs and 1800 sheep...
Footrot management changes welcomed
Livestock SA recently welcomed changes to footrot management regulations in South Australia.
Effective as of January 1, the changes allow all sheep flocks with confirmed...
Long wait over for Long Plains
Long Plains have earned a long-awaited victory in Adelaide Plains A1 netball, after defeating Angle Vale by 10 goals at home on Saturday.
The Tigers...
