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… and waterways. Careful management is needed when winter grazing on steep slopes to reduce environmental losses. Exclude stock from waterways. Create an ungrazed buffer zone between the livestock and the waterway. Ideally, at least 5 metres, … channel overland flow directly to waterways (e.g. gullies, swales, very wet areas, spring heads, waterway crossings, stock camps and vehicle access routes). Graze paddocks strategically. On a sloping paddock, fence across the slope and … end of the paddock. For sheep and cattle: Make breaks long and narrow  – the crop will be utilised more efficiently by stock  (note: deer might need alternative grazing management). For sheep or cattle:  Back fence. Regularly back fence …

… use, and importantly – what to do afterwards!  … The ‘why’ of quarantine  The aim of a quarantine drench to bought-in stock is to prevent the importation of multi-drench-resistant worms onto your property.   You probably have worms with … Note: The following is not an exhaustive list – it’s a set of examples that you may find helpful.  … Definitely  Young stock (lambs or calves) that have already had several combination treatments. Lambs or calves from vendor of unknown or … kill worm eggs – only adults and larvae. You need to be mindful of the eggs that will continue to pass out of your new stock until the worms that are laying them are dead.   While a highly effective quarantine drench will knock out the adult …

… Faecal egg counts, larval cultures and other diagnostic methods can be used to assess the level of worm infestation in stock, and whether drench treatments have been effective. … Worm diagnostics …

… enter cattle yards What equipment do you need? Sturdy non-slip boots Hat/sunscreen as required General Procedure Keep stock calm Be firm Maintain control of dogs Exercise caution when dealing with cows with calves Use good technique when … you do when working in yards and woolsheds? Check yards and woolsheds before use. Remove any items that could frighten stock or cause injury. Repair any areas that are not structurally sound, especially those used for cattle Once stock are in yards, give them time to settle before handling them When handling cattle in yards, plan an escape route Do …