animal health

 African swine fever expert at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Dr David Williams, said scientists are yet to develop a completely safe and effective vaccine against the virus. Photo courtesy of CSIRO.
INSIGHT

Scientists team up to combat African swine fever

Australian and US researchers have teamed up to tackle one of animal science's biggest challenges.

13 November 2023

On alert:  NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Karen Smith said while dry conditions were not conducive to footrot, producers needed to remain on alert to the disease Photo: Om Dhyngyel, the University of Sydney.
LIVESTOCK

Footrot risk remains in dry conditions

NSW DPI is urging producers to remain vigilant when it comes to footrot in sheep flocks.

08 November 2023

Potential problems: Rapidly growing phalaris plants can contain high concentrations of toxic alkaloids that can cause staggers and sudden death in livestock. Photo Pamela Lawson.
LIVESTOCK

Potential pasture problems for livestock

Some plant species can be potentially problematic for livestock. Find out what to look out for.

06 October 2023

Dr Garnett Hall, Founder and CEO of VetChip. Photo Credit: AgriFutures growAG.
TECHNOLOGY

Animal health microchip ready for commercial trial

VetChip is seeking $5million to fund a commercial microchip trial.

28 August 2023

 The APVMA has approved registration of a new oral treatment for lice in sheep. Photo Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

World-first oral treatment for lice in sheep registered in Australia

APVMA registers Fluralaner for oral lice treatment in sheep

26 April 2023

 Zoetis has acquired animal health product manufacturer Jurox.
CATTLE

Zoetis finalises Jurox deal

Zoetis boosts range with acquisition of Jurox

06 October 2022

 Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Indonesia. Image courtesy DAWE.
CATTLE

Foot and mouth disease detected in Indonesia

Infectious animal disease detected in Indonesia

11 May 2022

 NSW graziers are being reminded to vaccinate their stock against anthrax.
SHEEP

Anthrax reminder for NSW graziers

Don’t forget anthrax jab for sheep and cattle

29 October 2021

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.