Increased vigilance about what goes onto farms is being called for by the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.
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It warns that as conditions worsen, landholders may bring feed onto their land from further and further away, including other states, so care needs to be taken about sources.
A statement said: “When bringing in hay from external sources check it for weeds before feeding it out.”
Their advice is that a bio-security plan “includes actions before introducing animals, feed, chemicals and visitors onto the farm, actions on arrival and routine management on farm.”
And they have specific advice: “Consider the following when purchasing feed:
- Is the feed provider reputable and trustworthy?
- Request a Commodity Vendor Declaration (CVD)
- Record batch numbers and product details
- Check feed for weeds on arrival
- Understand “Swill Feeding”
- Do not feed “Restricted Animal Matter” to cattle or sheep
- File and retain feed purchase records”