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2026 Seasonal Update
An article by Top Country Livestock nutritionist, Sophie O’Connor SEASONAL UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2026 With seasonal conditions varying across Queensland, Top Country have a range of drylick, pasture rations and full grain options to support your livestock regardless of your current conditions. HAD GOOD RAIN? For those lucky enough to receive some rain, you’ll already…
Probiotics – Not just for healthy people!
An article by Top Country Animal nutritionist, Katie Fairfax PROBIOTICS – NOT JUST FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE! Probiotics are usually associated with human health and wellbeing however recent research, trials and producer feedback has led to an increasing number of livestock producers incorporating probiotics in their feeding regime to improve production… with very positive results! How…
Look after your horse with the Top Country Horse Lick range.
Photo by Sam Cullin An article by Top Country Animal nutritionist, Nicholas Loughnan. HORSE LICK RANGE Top Country produces a wide range of high-quality horse supplements. These rations can help prevent hypoparathyroidism (big head) through specialised calcium inclusions or supplement protein when your working horses need an extra kick during the winter. We can help…
Bull Sale Season Preparation: Feeding and Management Guide
Author, Aleacea Nixon pictured with one of her favourite Herefords. Bull Sale Season Preparation: Feeding and Management Guide An article by Top Country Animal Nutritionist, Aleacea Nixon With bull sale season quickly approaching, preparation is well underway. Whether preparing bulls for shows or sales, the feeding strategies are often similar-ranging from intensive grain-based feeding…
Pimelea – What are your options?
Pimelea Image credit – Bushdust and Mulga Photography An article by Top Country Animal nutritionist, Nicholas Loughnan. With good rain falling in the last few weeks of Autumn, the predicted drop in temperature in the coming weeks means conditions are ideal for the growth of Pimelea through the Winter. What is Pimelea? Pimelea is a…
Top Country has sold
The new (above) team consists of (R to L) Animal nutritionists, Nick Loughnan, Aleacea Nixon, new owners, Cam and Sharon Colley and the mill team, Keagan Roos, Michael Camacho and Adrian Uson. (Aren’t we cute!?) Here’s a message from the new owners: “Hi everyone, we want to introduce ourselves and reassure you that trading will…
Celebrating 30 Years of Top Country
A leading name in the livestock nutrition and feeding systems industry, we proudly announce Top Country’s 30th anniversary in 2024. For three decades, Top Country has remained dedicated to innovation, quality, and the well-being of livestock, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for farmers, graziers, and feedlot operators across Australia. Established in 1994 as…
Top Country Seasonal Update – March 2024
Welcome to the March 2024 seasonal update. Following a wetter than originally anticipated summer, Autumn is forecast to see the rain ease, and temperatures begin to fall. The prolonged rainfall over summer and warm conditions have allowed for plentiful pasture growth throughout most areas, providing producers with the opportunity to build a solid forage base…
Importance of Targeted Pig Nutrition
5 Key Stages of Pig Production Pig nutrition plays a crucial role in their overall health and performance, whether in your backyard or part of a commercial operation. Pig production can be broken down into 5 key physiological stages. Importance of Targeted Pig Nutrition Providing adequate and targeted nutrition during each stage helps to maximise…
Advantages of Early Weaning
The 2023/24 summer season has started strong, with widespread storms and rainfall across parts of QLD and NSW, bringing relief to many after months of dry conditions. Fresh pasture has flourished with the warm weather, and livestock are picking up again. With such conditions, typically considered drought strategies such as early weaning and confinement feeding…