As the cool months fade and the first hints of spring roll in, life on the land shifts gears. Days get longer, the grass starts coming through, and there’s no shortage of jobs demanding attention from cattle work to controlling feral pigs.

For those of us in rural Australia, this is the time to take stock of gear, get the maintenance done, and make sure you’re ready for the months ahead. Whether you’re working cattle, heading out pigging, or just keeping your property in shape, the right tools make all the difference.

🐄 Cattle work: Prep now, save time later

Spring is prime time for herd work. With calves dropping and pastures starting to recover, you’ll want to make sure your cattle handling gear is ready to go.

1. Feed & Water Systems: Check troughs, pipes, and tanks for leaks or wear. Replace anything that’s looking worse for wear before summer heat hits.

2. Animal Health Supplies: Keep wound care, fly control, vaccines and drench stocked up so you’re not caught short.

3. Fencing & Yards: Look for broken wires, sagging gates, or yard panels needing repair.

🐑 Lambing: Keep new arrivals healthy

With lambing kicking into gear in many regions, a bit of preparation now can make a huge difference to survival rates and flock health.

1. Shelter & Weather Protection: Portable shelters or windbreaks protect vulnerable newborns from cold snaps and early spring storms.

2. Nutrition Support: Have high-quality feed and supplements ready for ewes to maintain condition through lambing.

3. Animal Health Gear: Stock lamb marking rings, disinfectants, and any vet supplies you may need at short notice.

4. Predator Control: Ramp up fox and feral pig control to safeguard young lambs.

🐖 Pigging Season: Stay ahead of the problem

Feral pigs are active year-round, but spring often sees a spike in activity as conditions improve. Effective pigging not only protects crops and pastures but also reduces disease risk for livestock.

1. Boar Traps: Have them set and ready before problems escalate.

🛠 Gear Up for the Season Ahead

Now’s the time to replace or upgrade tools you use daily. Whether it’s an electric fencing unit, a new water tank, or a heavy-duty feed trough, investing now means fewer headaches in the middle of summer.

Austral Ag stocks everything from livestock supplies to boar and fox traps - the same products trusted by working properties across the country. And with shipping Australia-wide plus our Toowoomba store open for business, getting what you need is simple.

Need some help deciding what you need? Give one of our Toowoomba team members a call to walk through how Austral Ag can help get you ready for Spring.

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