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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...
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...
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...
Top Country Seasonal Update – Welcome Back 2024
The staff at Top Country would like to welcome new and existing customers to the New Year. Let's kickstart the augers and fire up the bagging machine. The year 2024...
Our 2023 Year in Review
As we come to the end of another exciting year, our annual year in review is a great time to look back and be grateful for our progress and the...
Novel Feed Additives – Garlic for Fly Prevention
Summer is well and truly underway, bringing with it an exponential increase in the biting insect population. External parasites are an ongoing issue for livestock and humans alike, with recent...
Top Country Seasonal Update – Keep in Front of the Changing Season
The average rainfall for Queensland throughout the month of October was 83.6% below the 1961-1990 average, the lowest recorded since 2006 (Bureau of Meteorology, 2023). Unseasonal rainfall in July in...
Why You Should Be Testing Your Pasture: An Essential Guide for Livestock Producers
Maintaining animal health and production is crucial for running a successful livestock enterprise. Whether it be horses, sheep, goats, or beef cattle, much of their diet consists of grazing pastures...
Goats will eat just about anything, right?
Goats are known for their ability to survive in harsh environments and access a wide range of forages, from shrubs and tree leaves to grass pastures. However, the phrase "goats...
Take it with a Grain of Salt
Did you know that salt is comprised of 40% Sodium and 60% Chloride? Supplementing salt to livestock is economical and time efficient, with animals consuming salt, based on nutritional demand....