Troughs that can be filled from outside the yard minimise disruption during feeding. ... A trough that is 10–15cm higher at the back (outside) reduces wastage.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/feed/confinement-feeding-cattle-drought
• 1 Jan 2019

The database holds information on over 1.4 million sheep from across Australia. ... generation. ASBVs contribute by estimating the genetic merit of animals for key production traits.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/breed-select/lambplan/introduction-to-lambplan
• 1 Jan 2024

Choosing a bloodline source. Summary. The following five steps, in conjunction with the latest Merino bloodline comparison results, will help a commercial wool producer to efficiently identify a ram source that

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/breed-select/merinos/choosing-bloodline-source
• 1 Jan 2024

In drought conditions, the ewes also compete much better on the feed trail, thus leaving only small quantities of supplement for the lambs to eat. ... What we want is for lambs to selectively eat more of the feed supplements, and a technique called

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/feed-nutrition/gen-info/creep-feeding-lambs
• 1 Jan 2024

The ears are erect and point slightly forward. The muzzle is generally squarish. ... They are excellent foragers and have good jumping ability. The British Alpine doe.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/goats/breeds/british-alpine
• 13 Sep 2007

Photosensitisation in stock. Summary. Photosensitisation is an ailment in which the skin becomes abnormally sensitive to bright sunlight after stock have eaten certain toxic plants. ... Severe skin damage may result. This Primefact includes information

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/health/other/photosensitisation-stock
• 1 Jan 2017

For regulatory purposes, footrot infection is classified as either benign or virulent at the flock level. ... In infected flocks, there are also significant costs associated with the control of the disease.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/health/footrot/footrot-sheep-goats
• 1 Jan 2017

When a drought breaks, nitrate uptake by plants may be high, especially in the first week after rain. ... Non-ruminant animals are unable to do this. This Primefact includes the following topics:.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/health/other/nitrate-nitrite-poisoning
• 1 Jan 2018

HOW shape is evaluated is the biggest determinant of the usefulness of the evaluation. ... It is a two dimensional view of the carcase as seen from the side.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/appraisal/publications/shape-muscle-score
• 1 Jan 2024

American foulbrood - barrier systems. Summary. American foulbrood (AFB) is one of the major diseases of beekeeping in Australia. ... The bacterium Paenibacillus larvae is ingested by the developing bee larvae and multiplies to the point where it

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/bees/pests-diseases/foulbrood-disease/barrier-systems
• 1 Jan 2024