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Choosing the Right Livestock Scales: A Comprehensive Buyers Guide

Choosing the Right Livestock Scales: A Comprehensive Buyers Guide

A set of livestock scales is a significant investment, so finding the best solution to suit your needs and budget is key. We’ve compared the top 3...

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5 Things to Look for When Buying a New Cattle Crush

5 Things to Look for When Buying a New Cattle Crush

Investing in a cattle crush is an important decision for any cattle farmer. The right equipment not only ensures the safety and well-being of the ...

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How much does it cost to build a cattle yard in Australia?

How much does it cost to build a cattle yard in Australia?

Building new cattle yards involves various factors that contribute to the overall cost, including size, quality, components, and necessary earthwo...

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Good sheep yard design

Good sheep yard design

Time spent working in sheep yards can range from satisfying to relationship-straining. An ergonomically designed set of yards can not only save ti...

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Opportunity cost of ewe wastage

Opportunity cost of ewe wastage

In any flock some ewe wastage is inevitable, however, there are ways to reduce wastage and gain some of the potential financial rewards. 

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What is the best Auto Drafting system for sheep?

What is the best Auto Drafting system for sheep?

If you’re thinking about getting an Auto Drafter for your sheep, take a look at these points to ensure you get the best system for your operation.

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Flexibility key for top lambs

Flexibility key for top lambs

Growing top lambs for the best profits has no easy recipe. The key is flexibility during different seasons and being in tune with what the market ...

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Difficult births, helpful solutions

Difficult births, helpful solutions

Calving and dystocia go hand in hand. Vet Rachael Fouhy looks at the main causes of dystocia and has some tips and tricks to deal with it.

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Make Cow Hoof Inspection Easier

Make Cow Hoof Inspection Easier

Reducing lameness on-farm requires early identification, effective treatment, and a lameness prevention plan. Effective lameness treatment is crit...

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5 lead-up race options for your sheep handler

5 lead-up race options for your sheep handler

The lead-up race can have a huge effect on the flow into your sheep handler. It's important to think about how to maximise the flow through the ha...

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4 things to consider when buying a sheep handler

4 things to consider when buying a sheep handler

Sheep handlers that catch and hold your sheep with innovative weighing and drafting technology make it easy for one person can do the work of a te...

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10 things to avoid when building cattle yards

10 things to avoid when building cattle yards

Safety, efficiency, and stress-free handling. These are the words often spoken to define successfully built cattle yards. The well-being and welfa...

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