Winter doesn’t mean slowing down — in fact, for most farmers, it’s the opposite. From calving and lambing to hoof health, water quality and rodent control, winter brings a wave of new tasks and seasonal risks. No matter your setup — cattle operation, sheep station, hobby farm, or vineyard — being prepared now can save headaches later.
At Austral Ag, we understand because We Are Farmers. Here's how to stay ahead this winter and what gear can make your life a whole lot easier.
🐄 Cattle Operations
What’s happening now:
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Winter feeding to maintain condition
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Keeping troughs clean and water flowing
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Prepping for spring calving
What’s coming:
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ID tagging, shelters, fly control
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Supplementation before pasture growth hits
Winter-ready solutions:
✅ Feed right with Enduro Complete or Plus
✅ Keep clean water flowing with Concrete or Plastic Troughs
✅ Get prepped for calves with Bainbridge ID gear
🐑 Sheep Producers
What’s happening now:
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Lambing survival in the cold
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Flystrike still a threat in wet areas
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Protein supplements for lactating ewes
Coming Up:
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Crutching and dagging
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Early spring pasture management
Top gear to help:
✅ Drenching tools and feeders
✅ Lamb marking and ID kits
✅ Shearing and crutching gear
🐴 Equine & Horse Owners
What’s happening now:
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Damp paddocks = hoof rot and fungus
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Winter coats hide weight loss
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Rugging and grooming
Coming Up:
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Parasite control
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Feed and pasture changes
Stay on top with:
✅ Adjustable Hoof Stand
✅ Grooming and care tools
✅ Supplements & feed bins
🐖 🐐 Pigs, Goats & Hobby Farms
What’s happening now:
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Warm bedding, pest control
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Keeping feed and water dry
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Rats love winter storage areas
What’s next:
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Breeding prep
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Shelter repairs
Helpful gear:
✅ RAT Barrow
✅ Rodent bait stations
✅ Mini silos & feeders
🐓 Poultry
What’s happening now:
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Reduced egg output
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Cold + wet = higher illness risk
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Shorter days affect layers
Coming Up:
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Mite control, nesting refresh
Keep your chooks happy with:
✅ Heated poultry drinkers
✅ Supplements for laying hens
✅ Brooding lamps and dry bedding solutions
🌱 Crop Growers / Vineyards
What’s happening now:
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Pruning and soil tests
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Irrigation & spray gear maintenance
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Rodents damaging roots and hoses
Coming Up:
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Spring spray prep
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Water systems running at full tilt
Gear worth checking:
✅ Matabi Sprayers
✅ Irrigation equipment
✅ Rodent protection
🛒 Shop the full range: https://australag.au/collections/animal-identification
📞 Contact us: (07) 4588 6789 | www.australag.au