Articles tagged: livestock
Producers urged to stay vigilant, prevent deadly risks to livestock
After months of dry conditions, recent rains have brought a lush flush of green growth across the region – but along with it comes a hidden danger for livestock: phalaris toxicity.
Farmers encouraged to vaccinate livestock
For Colac and district farmers, this time of year is often a key window for vaccinating stock.
Consider timing of stock return
With rain finally coming across most of Victoria, some farmers could be looking to return stock to paddocks following months of containment feeding.
Management advice for livestock attacks
Sheep deaths in the Cressy district have prompted a warning from Agriculture Victoria about the risk that foxes and stray dogs pose to livestock.
Protect stock in dry with containment
Colac and district farmers can manage their stock during dry seasonal conditions with the use of a stock containment area.
Childhood dream now a reality for stock agent
Livestock agent Lochie McLauchlan, 20, has sold his way into the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition finals, after only two years on the job.
Variety excites Elise in new role
For livestock agent Elise Strang, no two days are ever the same.
Weaner sale sets a 15-year high
This year’s Birregurra Premier Steer, Weaner and Female Sale was the strongest sales day in 15 years for the Colac Regional Saleyards.
Numbers down for yarding and prices
Colac agents used the selling ring to maintain social distancing for their weekly cattle sale.
Panic grasses are posing a risk for livestock
State authorities have warmed farmers that recent rain could have increased growth in toxic plant species, posing a threat to livestock.
Prices improve for better cattle
Prices were slightly higher for the few better-quality cattle at Colac’s weekly market, but eased slightly for the bulk which provided a plain to average selection.
Farmer fined $20,000 over starving animals
A FORMER Colac district farmer has lost $20,000 in fines after failing to properly feed and maintain his herd of 150 cattle.
Farmers warned of stock theft
Colac police have warned Colac district farmers, stock agents and livestock carriers to be wary of stolen livestock.
