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Merry Christmas from the ParaBoss team
Lewis Kahn, Deb Maxwell, Arthur Le Feuvre
The year comes to an end, with most producers hoping 2015 is much better than 2014! Sound decisions based on probabilities and economic risk, rather than hope, have been fully justified. We hope you have found the information in the ParaBoss News useful and we are always looking for feedback and suggestions. If you would like more information on a topic included, let us know; if the content is hard to understand or you feel there is something that needs improving, we are happy to look at improving it.
ALL STATE ALERT. State reports indicate that barber's pole worm is already becoming a problem in areas well beyond its usual locations. Be on the lookout for unexpected deaths, anaemia, bottle jaw, and sheep collapsing when mustered, and act quickly if they are seen: follow your Drench Decision Guide.
FlyBoss training is now online. Get a handle on flystrike control. Follow your preferred learning method: structured reading or questions and answers. >>FlyBoss Online Learning.
May you all have a happy Christmas and a 2015 that has health, happiness, good seasons and profitable markets.
Arthur Le Feuvre
The importance of summer drenches and weaning drenches
from the WormBoss web site
Summer drenches (southern Australia) and weaning drenches are strategic, as they either reduce worm larval contamination of a pasture for the benefit of the whole flock or pre-emptively treat a very susceptible class of sheep. Are you using these drenches wisely? >> Read more.
Optimise your fly treatments
by Deb Maxwell, Operations Manager, ParaBoss
Flystrike prevention treatments are expensive, so getting the biggest bang for you buck makes sense. The time they are applied makes a big difference to their overall impact. The FlyBoss Optimise treatment tool can find the best application time in your area. >> Read more.
Jetting: don't bother unless you do it right
from the FlyBoss web site
Flies are about and lice might be found in long wool soon. Both can be treated by jetting (lice will only be suppressed), but does your jetting plant and your method of application stand up to scrutiny? >> Read more: Hand jetting for lice. Hand jetting for flies.
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