SNOWY MONARO
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January 2023
SUMMER FEED New Agronomist
There is an abundance of feed across the Monaro this summer.
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Utilising the abundance of summer feed The abundance of feed available to start summer across the Monaro is a graziers blessing, with many farmers speculating how they can utilise it effectively. As the new year begins, many sheep producers are turning their attention to finishing lambs and getting their ewes in the best condition for joining over the next few months. James Waugh, General Manager of Rural
Operations and his team at South East Rural Supplies Cooma, are working closely with producers on planning for the season ahead, with finishing lambs and joining ewes as top priority. “In terms of the amount of feed, we couldn’t be in a better position. There are also plenty of ewes out there that will make great use of it leading into joining, when we usually struggle to keep condition on.”
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“Lambs can do well on it too. With a bit of barley in feeders to lift the energy and StockMins-Lamb Finisher to support feed digestibility and growth, we’ve seen some really good results” he said. Dr Paul Meggison, owner and Chief Nutritionist at AusFarm Nutrition Products (ANP), leaders in ruminant nutrition innovation, is encouraged by what he has seen in the Monaro so
far and urges producers to make the most of it while it lasts. “The feed is up over the fences. I haven’t seen this in the Monaro for twenty or thirty years. The trick is using it most effectively to help achieve production goals.” “Despite the volume, the quality just isn’t there, especially when compared to the same pasture a few months ago. When pasture
goes to head its digestibility really drops off, limiting the amount of protein and energy available to the animal,” he said. With the next few months involving the joining of ewes for the 2023 season and the sale of 2022 drop lambs, the pressure is on to maximise scanning rates while finishing lambs to meet market specifications. ■
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