 Links (FarmPoint is not responsible for the content of the websites linked to below. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.) |
| AGBU's work has greatly assisted the improvement of livestock through breeding in Australia and overseas. A vibrant scientific program continues with regular publication of research results in Scientific Journals. However, its main purpose is to meet ongoing demands from Australia's livestock industries for research, development and training in genetics. |
| A free benchmarking service is provided courtesy of sponsors, DairyTas and TIAR for Tasmanian dairy farmers. This can either be a personal dairy business analysis or entered in the Impact Dairy Business of the Year Award. |
| Information on Bovine Pestivirus including diagnostics, risks and management information. |
| The calving histogram has been developed to help you measure the performance of your herd management for calving. |
| Lumpy wool (dermatophilosis or mycotic dermatitis) is an infectious disease of the skin of sheep and other animals. This website details the nature of the condition and options with management. |
| Describes a dry sheep equivalent system and indicates its limitations so that it may be used with more effect and discretion. |
| Feed budget tables for drought/dry conditions in southern Australia. |
| Provides information on feeding, sheep and pasture management options, animal health, cost calculators economics and other strategic management decisions. |
| Calculates estimated dates of delivery and conception dates for a range of animals including sheep, cattle and pigs. |
| The Grain & Graze program aims to boost farm profitability across the mixed farming zone of southern Australia, while helping to protect the environment. |
| The Health cost benefit calculator has been developed to help you work out the benefit of applying an animal health treatment to your herd for bloat, clostridial diseases and grass tetany. |
| Sheep Genetics is a joint program of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). |
| LiceBoss is a computerised decision support system that helps woolgrowers estimate the probability of lice infestation, estimate the degree of wool loss and offer suggestions on available chemicals and expected residue levels. |
| Provides information on business, pastures, resources and sheep technology to help producers increase the productivity and profitability of their enterprises. |
| A best practice guide to managing sheep in droughtlots. |
| SheepConnect-Tasmania is the third phase of Australian Wool Innovation’s nine year investment in extension for the Tasmanian sheep and wool industries. |
| This calculator has been designed to help work out the number of animals you should put into a paddock. |
| Shows the comparative feed requirements of sheep through the use of dry sheep equivalent ratios. |
| A guide to assist sheep producers in drought. |