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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 is here, and we are ready. Are you? Seasonal Update The sporadic nature of the season has many producers puzzled, as the long-term forecast did…
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 achievements of our team. This year, just like previous years, has had its fair share of ups and downs. This year saw us navigate through…
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 rainfall events having provided the perfect breeding ground for mozzies, and continued warm, humid weather favouring both buffalo and nuisance flies. It is well documented…
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 Queensland alleviated some pressures for Northern Australia, however it was not enough to improve sub-soil moisture reserves, which are at below average. (Department of Agriculture,…
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 and browse species. Therefore, testing your pasture is crucial to understanding how the different grass, legume and browse species and their nutritional properties affect livestock…
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 will eat just about anything” is a common misconception.. In fact, without proper nutrition, some goat herds can suffer from inadequate nutrition and mineral deficiencies,…
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. Salt (NaCl) is an essential element in many plants and in the diet of all animal species. Livestock are often fed salt either in saltlicks,…
Back to Basics
Top Country produces an extensive range of high-quality supplements and complete rations designed to suit both the nutritional requirements of your livestock and your enterprise production goals. All of our products are designed using science backed formulations, specifically aimed at improving productivity and profitability in your business. Top Country products are fully customisable, providing the…
The Importance of Summer Nutrition
Livestock nutrition is an important aspect of farming that is often overlooked, particularly during the summer months in Australia. The hot and dry conditions of summer can put a significant amount of stress on animals, making it even more important for producers to ensure that their livestock are receiving the proper nutrition. One of the…
Pimelea Poisoning – Prevention is the only option
Top Country is currently developing a few different rations for the Top Bentonite range that are designed directly for Pimelea poisoning prevention. These consist of different levels of sweetness/sourness, which is directly related to palatability. At present we have developed our mixes with varying amounts of bentonite which will lead to consumptions of bentonite varying…