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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. 

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.

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 ...

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.

Make Cow Hoof Inspection Easier

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

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...

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...

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...

What’s the difference between a Sheep Handler and an Auto Drafter?

If you just want to weigh and draft your lambs, then the Racewell Auto Drafter is a perfect solution. However, if you want the option to be able t...

Why don’t some cattle yards flow well? A guide to improving flow and efficiency in your cattle yard

We all know how frustrating and time-consuming it can be when cattle won’t move where you want them to in the cattle yards. If your cattle-yard is...

Fly management for sheep producers

The risk of flystrike depends on a range of factors, including the susceptibility of the sheep and environmental conditions. Ideal conditions are ...

Fast, calm cattle finishing the key

What did you average in dollars per kilogram carcass weight over the past year?