N & W Livestock

04/11/2024

A great way to figure out what your pastures are lacking in. Preventing any forms of metabolic syndrome is critical for preventative care.

04/11/2024

With summer coming in hot and fast so are the flies.

If you haven't tried Coopers Animal Health Australia Easy-Dose you should give it a go this season. Super easy to apply, cost effective option and better still, it works.

👉 For control of Stable Fly, House Fly, Lice and synthetic pyrethroid susceptible Buffalo Fly on beef and dairy cattle.

👉 For control of synthetic pyrethroid susceptible Buffalo fly for up to 3 weeks and Stable fly for up to 1 week on horses.

👉 Provides protection from Culicoides brevitarsus for at least 14 days with effective control of blood feeding C. brevitarsus for 6 days post treatment.

It's an easy choice.

To learn more head to www.nwlivestock.com.au

04/11/2024

👉 Do you dock & castrate your sheep?

If you haven't heard about NumNuts you are in for a treat. Check out this product, it's a game changer in pain management.

NumOcaine is a fast-acting pain relief for tail docking and castration of lambs. 🐑

✅ This local anesthetic starts to work within minutes and provides relief for the acute ischemic pain that occurs up to 45mins after ring application.

NumOcaine is easily administered via the Numnuts device.

To find out more head to www.nwlivestock.com.au

NumOcaine is a fast-acting pain relief for tail docking and castration of lambs. NumOcaine is easily administered via the Numnuts device.

03/11/2024

After a volatile few years, MLA analysis has indicated a return to normal trends, with the Heavy Steer Indicator being one of the pricing dynamics that has stabilised.

02/11/2024

Introducing Fixine for Equine - New formula for longer shelf life.

👉 Fixine is used to maintain body condition and improve immune status among other positive outcomes.

Fixine Helps with:
✅ Coat, skin and hoof conditioning
✅ Promoting a healthy gastric system
✅ Promoting beneficial bacterial flora in the gut
✅ Recovery from work, injury and stress
✅ Supports changes in diet or grazing conditions
✅ Supports stress from long-distance travel

Features:
✅ Suitable for horses and foals
✅ Blended ready-to-use
✅ Supports healthy populations of good bacteria
✅ Increases nutrient feed conversion
✅ Maintains coat, skin and hoof condition
✅ Provides support when the horse is under stress with gut or intestinal issues

To learn more about Fixine for Equine head to www.nwlivestock.com.au or call 1300 680 428

01/11/2024

The NSW Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount Program has commenced! 🐑 🐐

Sheep and goat eID tags are now discounted in NSW by $0.76 if you purchase 2025 NLIS-accredited white eID devices before 31 October 2025.

The discount can be applied on one order per PIC for orders under 3,500. Multiple orders are allowed for orders greater than 3,500 devices. Producers who require more than 3,500 devices will need to request pre-approval via the DPIRD website 👉 https://bit.ly/3NMJLof

For more information on the discount program, the pre-approval process, and the implementation of sheep and goat eID in NSW, go to 👉 https://bit.ly/3NMJLof

31/10/2024

With a hot start to November forecast, our district vets are advising producers to be mindful of the impacts of high temperatures on livestock.

We can't control the weather, but we can take steps to reduce the effects of heat on our livestock:

☀️ Avoid handling - if it can't be avoided, then plan your musters and handling for the early morning or late afternoon and consider staging movements so stock don't have to move too far at one time.

🌳 Provide adequate shelter or shade - shade significantly reduces the heat load and reduces their temperature. Consider moving stock before the heat hits.

💧 Ensure access to cool, clean water - stock will drink up to 2 times the normal amount of water in hot weather.

28/10/2024

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Stocking small animals, birds, chickens, geese, ducklings and everything you need to care for them as well as specialist advice on your animals health and wellbeing, all available in Glenorie.

✅ Our opening hours for small animals and bird sales are;

👉Monday to Friday 3:30 to 5:30
👉Saturdays 9:00 to 3:00pm.

To learn more about us head to www.nwlivestock.com.au or call 1300 680 428

Looking to purchase your family pets. N&W Livestock has everything you need. From specialised advise to all your feed, supplies for Birds through to Cattle.

15/10/2024

Don't risk worms in weaners 🐑

Weaning is one of the biggest, most stressful events in a lamb’s life. This stress reduces natural immunity to diseases and means weaners are particularly vulnerable to internal parasites during this period.

Read about strategies to avoid worms in our October newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/4eIs2dK

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11/10/2024

(BCS) is a management tool that assesses the fat and body reserves of cattle using a numerical scale. It's a hands-on method that involves feeling for fat cover on the animal's body, rather than just looking at it. BCS is a useful way to evaluate the nutritional health of a herd.

Here are some things to know about BCS:


The BCS scale for cattle is 1–5, with 1 being very thin and 5 being very fat. A score of 3.0–3.25 is considered ideal at dry off and calving, and 2.25–2.75 at peak lactation.


BCS is based on feeling for fat cover on the animal's back bone, short ribs, hip bones, and tail head. You can also assess the pelvic area from the side to see if the line from hooks to the thurl to the pins forms a flattened V.


It's best to score cattle hands-on in the winter, when hair coats can hide visual cues.


BCS can help identify underconditioned or overconditioned cattle. Underconditioned cattle may have low milk production and milkfat levels, and may not show heat or conceive until they regain weight. Overconditioned cattle may be difficult to breed, and may have difficulty calving and produce less milk.

02/10/2024

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18/09/2024

Is there a link between vitamin B1 (also known as Thiamine), your horse's hindgut, and his behaviour?

The short answer is: yes! If your horse has too many of the "bad" bacteria and not enough of the "good" bacteria, your horse may not get enough vitamin B1 and behavioural changes may occur.

How can you avoid this?
☝️Step 1: Balance your horse's diet with FeedXL to determine key nutrient levels like vitamin B1 (you can even get started for FREE with our Basic membership!)
✌️Step 2: Feed lots of forage to support the "good" bacteria
👌Step 3: Avoid uncooked grains

For more information, read our full blog here: https://feedxl.com/gut-bacteria-vitamin-b1-behaviour-linked/

18/09/2024

Avian Influenza (AI). Do you know what to look out for? 🔍

A wide variety of birds can become infected by avian influenza (AI), including chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants, pigeons, emus, ostriches, ducks, geese as well as many aviary and wild bird species.

Watch for signs of:
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Sudden death without clinical signs
- Purple discolouration of wattles, combs and legs
- Coughing
- Swelling around the head and neck
- Watery or green diarrhea
- Sudden decrease in egg production.

If you notice any unusual signs of disease, abnormal behaviour or unexplained deaths in your birds, contact your veterinarian, Local Land Services District Vet on 1300 295 799, or the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Learn more about AI https://brnw.ch/21wD8Yd

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18/09/2024

❌ APVMA has issued a notice of cancellation for products containing Diazinon ❌

As of 10th September 2024, products containing Diazinon which has been used as an insecticide for cattle, goats, pigs & sheep will no longer be able to be manufactured in Australia.

A few examples of the products affected are:

✅ WSD Fly Strike
✅ Y-Tex Ear Tags (Optimizer,Warrior)
✅ Nucidol Gold

Below is a table issued by the APVMA advising of the product lines impacted by the decision.

To read the full publication click here.https://nwlivestock.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APVMA-Diazinon.pdf

17/09/2024

Happy hump day!! 🤠🐷🐽

10/09/2024

Bloat in cattle:

Bloat is simply the build up of gas in the rumen.
This gas is produced as part of the normal process of digestion, and is normally lost by belching (eructation).
Bloat occurs when this loss of gas is prevented.

There are two sorts of bloat:

The least common type is gassy bloat, which occurs when the gullet is obstructed (often by foreign objects such as potatoes) or when the animal can’t burp (such as with milk fever or tetanus).

The second type of bloat is frothy bloat, which happens as the result of a stable foam developing on top of the rumen liquid, which blocks the release of the gas.
This is by far the most common form of bloat, and unlike gassy bloat, it is highly seasonal with peaks in the spring and autumn.
This is because the foam is formed by breakdown products from rapidly growing forages (particularly legumes such as clover and alfalfa).
These increase the viscosity (stickiness) of the rumen fluid and prevent the small bubbles of gas formed by rumen fermentation from coming together to form free gas that can be belched off

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨

Distended left abdomen is the most obvious sign
Usually associated with pain, discomfort, and bellowing.

Death can occur within 15 minutes after the development of bloat.
Gaseous bloat is usually seen in one or two animals.
Frothy bloat can affect up to 25% of cases.
In some cases sudden death may be the first sign seen by the stockman, although in such cases it is likely that there will be other cattle with bloat that are still alive.

𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙂𝙉𝙊𝙎𝙄𝙎

History of what ruminants have fed on is key
Auscultation and Palpation
The use of a stomach tube help to distinguish between Gassy and Frothy Bloat. If is Gassy Bloat, the gas will escape through the tube.
However in Frothy Bloat, no gas will escape.

𝙏𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏

The passage of a stomach tube is the best treatment for a Gassy Bloat.
Should a stomach tube fail, a Trochar and Cannula can be used to punch the side of the rumen to allow the gas or the froth out.
Nevertheless the cause of the obstruction in the case of a Gassy Bloat should always be investigated and treated to prevent reoccurrence.
Antifoaming such as (Polaxolene or Dimethicone) can be used in Frothy Bloat to prevent foam formation.
However some old methods such as the use of Turpentine and linseed oil have proven to be effective.

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Avoid grazing animals on high-risk pastures and also ensure feed or pastures are always free from foreign materials such as plastics and stones.

10/09/2024

📢 Do you own Cattle, Sheep or Goats? Have you experienced Bloat?

Bloat is a fatal condition due to the rumen being unable to expel gasses, often due to an excess of rich or unfamiliar feeds.

Regardless, bloat can occur despite the best of intentions. What’s important is to be prepared in case of an emergency.

👉 Bloat requires the insertion of a trocar into the rumen allowing for the gasses to be released.

👉 Treatment needs to happen fast, having these items in your first aid kit can make all the difference.

After the procedure over the coming days the wound will need to be treated, this likely will involve antibiotics and keeping the wound clean, using debrisol aids in removing pus, dead and decaying tissue from the wound and improves healing time.

✅ Be sure to speak to your vet before performing any emergency procedures but having this on hand means they can talk you through the procedure.

To learn more head to

Bloat is a fatal condition due to the rumen being unable to expel gasses, often due to an excess of rich or unfamiliar feeds.

10/09/2024

Bloat warning ⚠️ 🐮

We've recently confirmed cases of bloat in cattle in the north and suspect cases in the south of our region.

Spring is upon us which means favourable growing conditions for our main bloat culprits: legumes such as clovers, medics and lucerne.

Due to the rapid nature of bloat, affected stock will die suddenly. Often there will be no clinical signs observed, with stock found dead on their side. An autopsy examination by your vet can be used to help confirm the condition, which can sometimes present very similarly to pulpy kidney.

Careful grazing management, the use of hay and roughage, and various anti-bloat preparations such as licks are the mainstays of current bloat prevention.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3zfhJ18

04/09/2024

The seasons are about to change and that means your pastures are changing, too! This is the time of year where you could find your pastures are producing grass with higher levels of water, protein, potassium, and NSC (non-structural carbohydrates), and lower amounts of fibre and magnesium.

But why is this important?

Water and fibre content - A combination of high water content and low fibre means your horse needs to physically eat more pasture to satisfy their fibre intake. Low fibre intake also increases the risk of diarrhoea, colic, and squamous gastric ulcers.

Excess protein - This can increase urination and add to the digestive heat load, which can be problematic for horses in heavy work.

Potassium and magnesium - The combination of higher potassium and lower magnesium can cause normally quiet, calm horses to become spooky and erratic

NSC - The biggest worry for horses at risk is laminitis due to a higher level of accumulated NSC in grass during these times

But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! There's a lot you can do to make sure your horse stays happy and healthy, and FeedXL is here to help. Read more in our blog and then make sure your horse's diet is properly balanced to avoid these problems.

https://feedxl.com/34-spring-pastures/

04/09/2024

Have grass growing in places that you dont want grass growing?
Have you heard of Fusilade Forte 128EC?

📢 We felt like idiots when we realised what this product does, all those hours spent removing grass by hand when we could have just sprayed it.

Some of the key areas we love to use this product are;
✅ Decorative Footpaths
✅ Around Tree Bases
✅ Vegetable and Herb Gardens

The possibilities are exciting! No more endless pulling grass from unwanted locations, Fusilade really has been a game changer.

👉 Remember: This product targets grass and only the grass. So don't spray it on your lawn.

Fusilade Forte 128EC is highly effective herbicide on grasses and rapidly absorbed by the plant.

31/08/2024

Unfortunately, despite often looking and smelling similar, not all livestock feeds are the same. In fact, feeding cattle feed to horses can be fatal.