6 November 2009
It has been a while since we have added a post. Things here on the farm have been really busy.
The Wagu calves that we have been working on regarding scourers have proven a little difficult. The white milky scourers is gone, however has now been replaced in some, certainly not a lot, with a brown, smelly scourers. Initially the calves were muscle testing for a grief remedy. This was given and a quick recovery was the result. We sprayed the grief remedy out onto the paddocks which completely resolved this problem. Other issues are coming up in a few calves which appears to be a virus.
Even though the calves are not 100%, they are still strong and healthy and feeding off their mums. Recovery has been good after a few days in the yards with some tlc.
Eric has commenced an AI program with between 6-10 cows being ready for impregnating each day. The last week has been full on with monitoring, mustering and AI morning and night.
Our other farmers are reporting good results with their remedies and we encourage everyone to send through their healings to share with others.
One organic farmer from Mt Gambier reported a drop of 28% in footrot in his flock of sheep. This is quite substantial and has saved him a lot of work and money.
Baby roo has gone to heaven and we hope her path was gentle. Ultimately it would have been hard for her to survive with minimal vision. Wildlife caring is a tough business and done for love of animals even though positive results are not guaranteed.
The paddocks here are being ploughed up in readiness for good rain and planting of peas to restore nitrogen levels.
I think that is all for now.