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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Strong demand for breeding sheep at big sale

A larger than anticipated yarding of about 14,000 heads of sheep were offered at the Jamestown Market on May 1. In its latest market report,...

Normal numbers and good competition

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - April 29 Numbers returned to normal as agents offered 6500 lambs and 1200 sheep. Quality was fair to good...

It always rains after a dry spell!

Over Easter there was the odd rainfall amount worth mentioning with 17 and 18mm recorded at Hoyleton and even a recording of 30mm. For...

Lock in May 15 for season break!

Machinery for coming on board as the sponsors to this competition. As this goes to print a few have already missed out. But with...

Increased risk of hypocalcaemia in ewes

With tough seasonal conditions, Livestock SA is warning to be vigilant as supplementary feeding increases the risk of hypocalcaemia (milk fever) in ewes. Milk fever...

Early entries in for ‘The Season Break’

Early entries are in! You have until April 20 to get your entries in. Email to parks5461@gmail.com or text me 0407 619 070. Thanks to...

Timely meeting for livestock industry

Livestock SA hosted a regional roundup in Clare on Thursday, April 3. Members gathered at Clare Sporting Complex to hear from industry representatives and...

Lies, damn lies and statistics

It was Mark Twain who originally coined this phrase (he later attributed it to someone else, but I digress) and it is still relevant...

Prices ease at 10,000+ sale

SA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE DUBLIN REPORT Sheep - March 25 Numbers increased this week as agents offered 8143 lambs and 1885 sheep. Quality continues to be extremely...

Livestock SA shares GARP concerns

Livestock SA has responded to the Malinauskas Government’s Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) announcement and is concerned it prioritises urban expansion at the expense...

Serious crash at Kangaroo Flat

Police are investigating a serious crash at Kangaroo Flat. About 7:15pm on Tuesday May 6, emergency services were called to Haydon Road, Kangaroo Flat...