Internal parasites can have a significant impact on livestock health and productivity, but using the same drench too often can lead to drench resistance.

Choosing the right hay for the animals you have can help maintain condition, support production and improve their health throughout the year.

When the temperature drops, the nutritional requirements of your stock can increase. Just like us reaching for a hot drink and a warm meal, animals need nutritional energy to maintain their body temperature during cold, wet and windy conditions.

With colder weather many horses are now rugged, however it's important to remember that rain scald can still develop even under waterproof rugs around this area.

Winter can place significant pressure on livestock, particularly during the cold, wet and sometimes very windy conditions of Taralga!