July 2001

Edition No. 82

Macrocarpa - when to keep the cows & deer away...
It seems everybody has their own theory about what happens to stock when they eat trees. So much so, that some farmers keep all stock, especially pregnant cows, hinds and ewes, away from them.

Clover management key to lamb growth
Lambs able to graze a pasture which contains 70% clover and 30% ryegrass are able to increase the speed of their liveweight gain by 14%.

Trees topped for free
Having all the tops prematurely taken off newly planted shelter belts is a frustrating sight.

Farmer opinion on Campylobacter vaccine
I’m confused! Does the vaccine against Campylobacter increase a lambing percentage by nearly 10% or not?

Don't stress your ewes
This lambing season could be one of the more difficult for farmers - partly because of the general feed shortage and partly because of the pressure this is expected to put on ewes.

Ken Ring - The man with moon theories
Mysterious air crashes, violent and often fatal weather conditions and what he believes are links to the moon are issues that fascinate alternative weatherman Ken Ring.

• Listeria a problem

• S. Brandenburg or enteric Listeria

• Dairy $ down the gurgler.com