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Carolyn Gale posted an update in the group
2 months agoSheep Farmers 2 months agoHello! Does anyone use or recommend a livestock record keeping app or program? We have a very small flock, but I’m keen to keep records going forward. Something user friendly would be great! TIA
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Hi Carolyn,
LambPlan is a great option if you want to keep a record of a lot of different traits and/or breeding values. You can look into it a bit more here: https://www.sheepgenetics.org.au/lambplan/
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Hi Carolyn,
I used Mobble for a couple of years for my small flock, and found it an affordable and great way to keep records of all sorts of useful data. I am not sure of their prices now, but worth a look.
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Reply to Grazing Through Spring in a Mediterranean Environment
That’s a great article Mark. I totally agree that it is a delicate time of the year with grazing management. The way I tackle this period is by focusing on the grass first, soil second and animal requirements third – the animals are doing well without too much of our influence! My aim is to prolong the growing potential of our pasture and…
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Grazing Through Spring in a Mediterranean Environment
Hi Folks,
I’ve just written a piece outlining some of the considerations that come with grazing pastures in spring, and making the transition from the growing to the non growing season. You can either download it or read it below. We would love to hear your input on how you negotiate this time of year in your grazing program.
Grazing…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update 2 months ago
2 months ago (edited)
Attention South West producers – BE PREPARED FOR THE COMING FEED GAP. Given the season we have had and the empty sheds
around, we are very likely to be facing feed shortages once again. It is very
important to be proactive and make decisions early and keep the community
connected and supporting each other. With that in mind an event has…trybooking.com
Be Prepared for the coming feed gap
An event to assist livestock farmers/managers with proactive decisions to sustain productivity this coming summer/autumn. Delivered in 2 locations...
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new event. 2 months ago
Margaret River EcoVineyards Integrated Pest Management and Microbats eventPractical ways to manage insect pests, grow in harmony with nature and improve the resilience of their vineyard. National EcoVineyards Program: Integrated Pest Management and…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted an update 2 months ago
Affected by the
closure of Dardenup Butchering Company Custom Kill Service?Although there has been a temporary stay of execution to the DBCA Custom Kill Service alternatives still need to be out in place. An opportunity is coming up to discuss the affect of the closure of custom kill services and what alternative options are available for…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new event. 2 months ago
Peer Group Session #5: Program Wrap & ReviewThis final session for RAPP 2024 will be a wrap up and review of how an autumn seeded cover crop has performed, a look at…
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Lower Blackwood LCDC posted a new event. 2 months ago
DIY Soil Sampling Training DayJoin fellow farmers & DPIRD Officers to learn how to collect accurate soil samples on your farm. Training will be provided by DPIRD officers. You…
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Sam Maisey replied to the discussion Intern or volunteer on your farm? in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago
Reply to Intern or volunteer on your farm?
Hi Robbie,
We met at MROF farm tour. I’ve got some ideas it would be good to speak with you about.
Drop me a message 0490282606
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