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AWI Extension NSW Webinar - Seasonal footrot update
In this webinar from AWI Extension NSW, Dr Karen Smith covers all you need to know about footrot. What causes footrot, what increases your flock's risk and practical management strategies to prevent and deal with outbreaks and ongoing disease.
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East Coast woolgrower joins AWI Extension TAS Producer Advisory Panel
East Coast woolgrower, Will Fergusson, has been appointed to the AWI Extension Tasmania Producer Advisory Panel (PAP), bringing strong regional representation, strategic insight and a deep commitment to Merino wool production.
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Parvovirus a real risk for Tasmanian working dogs
Parvovirus infection has been reported in dogs in northern Tasmania and has already resulted in the death of at least one valuable young working dog. Dr Bruce Jackson, consulting veterinarian, says producers should not underestimate the seriousness of the disease.
“Parvovirus is one of the ‘big three’ killer diseases of dogs, along with distemper and canine infectious hepatitis,” Bruce explained.
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From complexity to clarity with data-driven decision making
Data is a powerful tool for scaling a business — but only when it is integrated into a strategic, actionable workflow. By moving away from collecting ‘useless’ data and creating a strategic and actionable work flow based on meaningful measurement, Will Bignell, Bothwell, Tasmania has built a “big simple system” that rewards discipline, efficiency and informed decision-making.
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