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Good competition for sheep off feedlot

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - May 27 Numbers remained similar as gents offered 9342 lambs and 2357 sheep. Quality was fair to good with...

Ideally finished lambs feature at SA Livestock Exchange

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - May 20 Lamb numbers reduced this week as agents offered 8500 lambs and 1500 sheep. Quality was mixed, however...

Grim news for state’s prime farming land

Tens of thousands of new homes are set to be established on some of the states most highly productive agricultural land. New laws were...

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...

Good competition for sheep off feedlot

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - May 27 Numbers remained similar as gents offered 9342 lambs and 2357 sheep. Quality was fair to good with...