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The Livestock Lowdown - Spring sheep health in a good season
Livestock Lowdown: Spring sheep health with Dr Colin Trengove
A good season has brought plenty of pasture growth across Eyre Peninsula, but it can also bring animal health challenges. In the first episode of The Livestock Lowdown, veterinarian Dr Colin Trengove from ProAg Consulting discusses what sheep producers should watch for as spring turns to summer and harvest gets underway.
Colin covers worms and when to use worm egg counts, trace elements, flystrike, ram checks before joining, and managing lambs through changes in feed. He also explains why it pays to keep checking stock even when they appear to be doing well.
Further resources are linked in the show notes. This conversation provides general information; speak with your local vet or adviser about concerns in your flock.
The Livestock Lowdown is supported by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board with funding from the South Australian Government’s Landscapes Priorities Fund.
Ram exams: https://www.wool.com/on-farm-research/rams/ (https://www.wool.com/on-farm-research/rams/)
Vaccination schedule: https://elearning.mla.com.au/lessons/when-to-vaccinate-2/ (https://elearning.mla.com.au/lessons/when-to-vaccinate-2/)
Worm egg count protocol: https://wormboss.com.au/tests-tools/worm-egg-counting/ (https://wormboss.com.au/tests-tools/worm-egg-counting/)
Flystrike management tools: https://flyboss.com.au/flystrike-tools/ (https://flyboss.com.au/flystrike-tools/)
Protect your flock from pneumonia: https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/industry-news/sheep-pneumonia-heres-how-to-protect-flock-health/ (https://www.mla.com.au/news-and-events/industry-news/sheep-pneumonia-heres-how-to-protect-flock-health/)
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13 Jul 2026
Riskwise Podcast - Season update 2026 - Grower Reflections with Mark Modra
Jake Giles catches up with Yeelanna grower Mark Modra to talk about managing risk in a season that has started wet and full of potential. They discuss mixed farming, variable soil types, nitrogen decisions, changing rotations, canola gross margins, sustainability audits and the challenge of knowing when to keep investing in a crop.
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5 Jul 2026
EP Ag Chats - RiskWi$e Podcast: Season update 2026 - Grower reflections with John Richardson
In this episode of Risk Wise, Jake Giles speaks with John Richardson from lower Eyre Peninsula about managing risk in a high-rainfall, waterlogging-prone farming system.
John farms in partnership with his brother Stuart between Yallunda Flat and Tumby Bay, where variable soils, hilly country and poorly structured clay subsoils mean too much moisture can be just as limiting as not enough. He explains how the 2026 season is unfolding, the impact of waterlogging on wheat, canola and pastures, and how rainfall patterns influence nitrogen decisions and yield potential.
The conversation also explores the value of faba beans and legumes in reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen, how mixed farming helps spread seasonal risk, and why building a more resilient nitrogen buffer in the soil is a long-term goal for the business.
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Todd Matthews
Dion Trezona
Bruce Heddle
Chris Lymm
Paul Schaefer
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