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Managing livestock in drought

Drought support in Tasmania - Flinders Island and areas of the Midlands of Tasmania have access to full exceptional circumstances support, including the EC Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme.

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FarmPoint contains material from Australian and State Departments Government agencies, research institutions and other bodies for that may be relevant to Tasmanian farmers. The information provided is not an exhaustive listing of drought management information. It is, however, a selection of drought information from various agencies supporting farmers in the southern half of Australia.

The information on this website is provided for assistance in planning and management of extremely low rainfall situations. As some material has specific applications it is recommended you seek professional advice before acting on any material you are unfamiliar with.

A CD containing much of the livestock related information listed on this website is available by contacting Andrew.Bailey@dpiw.tas.gov.au or telephone 03 63 365 385.

Contact DPIW by calling 1300 368 550 or email drought@dpiw.tas.gov.au


Tasmanian drought information

Information specific to Tasmanian farmers on the Tasmanian drought situation.

Crop and livestock gross margins - Nov 2008

The gross margin budget templates allows comparisons to be made between enterprises. The business overheads can be taken into account using the Designing a Successful Business template.

Lessons learned from the drought

A report from Brian Ashton (Rural Solutions, SA), showing the lessons learnt from livestock feeding during the 06/07 drought conditions in South Australia.
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8x5 Wool Profit Program

8x5 is a cooperative initiative between AWI, TIAR and DPIW with a focus to engage producers in an interactive environment in a process of continuous improvement of their sheep and wool productivity systems.

Animal health in a dry summer/autumn

Extended dry periods place extra stresses on both dairy cows and managers. If a dry season, or the severity of a dry season has not been anticipated, then animals can quickly lose condition.

Drought and farming (CSIRO)

CSIRO is improving water efficiency and developing techniques to help farms remain productive during drought conditions.

Drought assistance (NSW Govt)

Information on drought including assistance, planning, management, recovery and current situation.

Drought information (SA Govt)

Various links and information for farmers experiencing drought conditions including: exceptional circumstances; irrigation/water management; drought management publications; feed and seed register; and other relevant publications.

Drought information (Vic Govt)

The Victorian Government has formed the Drought Taskforce and made available a number of resources to help the community get through this drought. This website contains a variety of information from DPI and other agencies.

Drought recovery options - utilising vacant DSE capacity

Provides information on herd and flock rebuilding, grain, graze or cropping, trading stock or agistment and key considerations for recovery.

Drought resources (AWI)

AWI has available a variety of information to assist with decision making during drought. A key research focus for AWI continues to be the best management practices available to Australian woolgrowers when in preparation for, or already under, drought conditions.

Drought tools (MLA)

Here you will find some useful information that may help you manage your animals and pastures through the dry times.

Feed budget tables

Feed budget tables for drought/dry conditions in southern Australia.

Feeding and managing sheep in dry times

Provides information on feeding, sheep and pasture management options, animal health, cost calculators economics and other strategic management decisions.

Internal parasites in sheep

There are three broad types of internal parasite that can cause significant health issues in sheep – worms, flukes and protozoa.

Managing sheep in droughtlots

A best practice guide to managing sheep in droughtlots.

StockPlan (AWI)

StockPlan® is a suite of computer decision support tools that enables sheep producers to explore options during a drought and to make informative and timely decisions before the onset of a full-blown drought.

Transport, slaughter and burial of drought-affected sheep (DPIW)

Information for the humane and environmentally acceptable disposal of drought affected sheep.

Which sheep do I keep?

A guide to assist sheep producers in drought.