Curing Hay (AFIA Fact Sheet)
Properly Curing Hay is critical for high quality hay that is not likely to spontaneously combust. We have asked experienced members how they test that their hay is cured and…
Posts by Neville Janke
Managing A Mice Plague In Haystacks
Mice living in unfavourable seasonal conditions may have a shorter breeding period, while those with nests and good cover are likely to have an extended breeding period. Research suggests that…
What’s the Intake Potential And Digestibility Of Your Feed
Have you ever wondered what the intake potential and digestibility of your feed is? The relative Value (RFV) of your feed is a measure of how well your stuff will…
Barley Crop Has Finally Arrived
After a dry start early on in the growing period the barley crop has finally been cut and baled for silage. One of the trends you would expect to see…
Reduce Your Risk Of Bloat
Although you may be celebrating the recent rain and subsequent pasture growth, it doesn’t come without its own set of problems. Pasture bloat or frothy bloat is a condition that…
The Importance Of Carbohydrates In Feed
Carbohydrates are an important energy source for your livestock so it’s important that you know how much source of Carbohydrates In Feed. Carbohydrates are made up of units of sugar,…
What Is Lucerne Hay? Why You Should Consider Lucerne
What Is Lucerne Hay?Lucerne hay is a very common variety of hay that is used by cattle and horses across Australia. You may have questions about this type of hay,…