Spring advice for farmers in the Western region
- Remember to report any suspected locust sightings and activity by calling your local biosecurity officer.
- We are currently offering free stock water and feed tests for landholders experiencing dry times and drought. Contact us for more information.
- Talk to your Local Land Services district veterinarian to help tailor a vaccination program for your stock to your region and risk profile.
Animal health conditions to watch out for
Managing livestock and 'green pick' - Recently, parts of our region experiencing dry times have received some very welcomed rainfall. After this rainfall, we might start to see some short, green growth, or ‘green pick’, appear in paddocks. Short, green feed is usually high in water content and low in key nutritional components such as metabolisable energy and protein. Therefore, livestock would need to consume large amounts to meet their requirements which is often not possible under these circumstances. If you have been supplementing livestock diets with grains or hay, it is important to maintain these rations beyond this initial period of green growth to ensure that the requirements of livestock are still being met
Seasonal conditions update
Use the DPIRD seasonal rainfall outlook and drought indicator for the Western region to forecast for the season ahead.
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