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Faulty fences can mean hefty fines

A member recently contacted Farmstyle to tell us she had been visited by representatives from the Australian Communication and Media Authority in Canberra. The ACMA had received a complaint about television and radio interference and our reader’s electric fences were thought to be to blame.

Road maps to successful small farming and country living

 Farmstyle is proud to announce its inaugural small farms conference, ‘Road-maps to sustainable small farming and country living’. The conference is to be  held on the weekend of the 10 -11th of August 2013 at the historic and picturesque University of Western Sydney's Richmond campus located in the  Hawkesbury Valley at the base of the Blue Mountains near Richmond NSW.

Watch your cattle - lead poisoning kills

 DPI Animal Health Officers have investigated an increased number of lead poisoning cases in cattle across Victoria in recent months.

Cattle producers warned to be on guard for pinkeye

 With hot and dry weather conditions being experienced across Victoria, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is reminding cattle producers to be on  the lookout for pinkeye.

Intestinal worms in livestock – Testing and controlling worms

 Livestock and pets are prone to many different intestinal parasites. Some of these can cause ill thrift, scouring, anaemia or even death.

Livestock feed must be free of unacceptable residues

 With summer upon us, livestock producers are reminded to ensure horticultural by-products fed to their animals are fit for purpose and free from  unacceptable chemical residues. Horticultural by-products used as stock feeds can jeopardise valuable livestock markets if they are contaminated with  chemicals not intended for livestock consumption.

GDot soil moisture display

 Developed by MEA, Australia's soil moisture monitoring specialists, the GDot is a simple visual display to help you know when to irrigate. No more  guesswork!

Controlling roundworm in cattle

 With summer fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about summer drenching of cattle as part of your strategic roundworm control program. In  south-eastern Australia, Ostertagia ostertagi (small brown stomach worm) is the major cause of production losses from worm infections in cattle.

Recycling old hay

 With a new hay season around the corner it’s time to clean out the hay shed and remove spoiled or stale hay in readiness for the new supply. Even with  well-kept hay there will always be a certain amount of wastage; there may be anything from a pile of sweepings to several bales that might have been  affected by damp and are suitable for cattle to eat, but not horses.

Managing laminitis in horses on small properties

 Farmstyle is delighted to introduce Carol Layton as a contributor of articles focusing on managing horses on small properties. Carol brings a lifetime of  experience and considerable expertise in horse matters, particularly in equine nutrition management and training.

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