Ash Sweeting in conversation with with Dr Carl Wepking – University of Wisconsin – Madison The effects of antibiotic use in livestock are far greater than the human health impacts of antimicrobial resistance. It is estimated that 90% of the antibiotics given to livestock end up in the soil. Despite
Focusing on early weaning, is a key management tool for maximising efficiency within the production system and to assist in the development of young animals to become high functioning ruminants. Strong management through weaning, delivers many benefits for producers, including; Optimising the genetic potential of offspring Saving time Increasing return
How should I prepare for weaning Sheep & Cattle – At least 10 days before weaning, feed ewes and lambs or cows and calves in paddock with troughs and/or self-feeders to imprint lambs/calves with feed infrastructure . Do this daily to imprint and reinforce feeding behaviour until day of weaning
Q. In what circumstances would you be early weaning lambs? Early weaning is a management tool to improve utilisation of feed resources across any season. Drought continues to have a big impact, in parts of Australia, on feed availability and pricing. Early weaning can save a producer up to 40%*