Setting up a sheep feedlot Part 2 Building on Part 1 from last month’s newsletter, this continuation dives deeper into essential strategies and practical tips for successfully setting up a…
COMMODITY UPDATE Market Observations: January Hello and welcome to 2025. We hope everyone had a safe and joyful Christmas as we look forward to what we hope will be a…
The Role of Starch in Livestock Nutrition: Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability in Australia Livestock nutrition is a critical component of Australian agriculture, where optimising feed formulations directly impacts productivity and…
Setting up a sheep feedlot Part 1 Before commencing sheep feedlot development, it is essential to consult with the local consent authority, typically the local council, regarding any legal requirements…
Farm Support at Christmas: Grants, Loans, and Relief Options for Farmers At Reid Stockfeeds, we understand that being a farmer is demanding at the best of times. But as Christmas…
COMMODITY UPDATE Market Observations: December The 2024 cropping year has been mixed in terms of success (so far) with some East Coast regions experiencing high yields, good protein while capturing…
The Vital Role of Fibre in Dairy Rations and Rumen Health Fibre is a critical component of dairy cow rations, playing a pivotal role in maintaining rumen health and overall…
COMMODITY UPDATE Market Observations: November With harvest underway in Victoria and well over half completed in the North part of the country, we are reminded how no two seasons are…
5 Reasons to “Imprint Feed” your Lambs and Calves “Imprint feeding” is a practice whereby calves and lambs are introduced to a solid feed (hay/grain/legumes) whilst still on milk leading…
Managing Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle Heat stress (HS) in dairy cattle causes significant economic losses worldwide by reducing milk production, reproductive efficiency, and productive lives of cows. This issue…