This Primefact answers the following questions:. What is OJD? How does it spread on farm? ... What can I do to help keep the disease out? What can I do if my flock is already infected?

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

The Australian beef industry has adopted a whole-of-life identification system (NLIS). ... The National Livestock Identification System provides the direct link to computerised office records.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/management/business-management/record-keeping-herd
• 1 Jan 2024

Castrating calves. Summary. This Agfact explains the factors to consider when deciding whether to castrate. ... It contains information about when to castrate, the methods available, animal restraint during the procedure, maintaining the equipment used

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/husbandry/general-management/castrating-calves
• 1 Jan 2024

The design and structure of the poultry shed will also have to comply with local government regulations. ... This Primefact contains information on:. deep-litter system. the poultry shed. mice and rats.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/poultry-and-birds/production-small-scale/housing-layers
• 1 Jan 2024

Summary. Cattle infected with bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) can shed huge numbers of the bacteria Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in their faeces, especially when they are showing signs of the disease. ... These bacteria can survive for up to 12 months

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/health-and-disease/bacterial-diseases/rearing_calves_bjd
• 1 Jan 2017

What are the benefits of using LAMBPLAN? The interactive database is flexible and helps breeders to:. ... reduce the risk associated with selecting rams. improve the rate of genetic gain in their flocks.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/breed-select/lambplan/what-is-lambplan
• 1 Jan 2023

Using the catalogue. Catalogues vary, but most entries should look something like this:. ... The progeny will be slightly more marbled than average (0.1%). Further Information.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/breeding/breedplan/reading-catalogue
• 1 May 2023

It is also illegal. This document provides clear, practical guidelines on how to assess sheep in poor condition, and on making decisions about the management of these animals.

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

They are used to compensate for the commercial need to castrate male calves. ... cleanliness. order of operation. implant site. improper implanting technique. applying the NLIS tags.

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/husbandry/hormonal-growth-promotants/implanting
• 1 Jan 2024

Hormone Growth Promotants (HGPs) and Correct Status Declaration. Summary. Part of the cattle industry’s commitment to food safety and product integrity is the correct use of National Vendor Declarations (NVDs). ... This includes the correct declaration

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/beef-cattle/husbandry/hormonal-growth-promotants/hgp-csd
• 1 Jan 2024