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30/09/2025

🦷 Did you know your dog’s teeth are as valuable to them as our hands are to us? From eating to playing and even carrying things, their mouths do it all. That is why dental health is such an important part of your dog’s overall wellbeing.

Looking after your dog’s teeth can:

- Prevent bad breath
- Reduce the risk of gum disease
- Avoid costly tooth loss and vet visits
- Support long-term health, with gum disease linked to heart, liver and kidney issues

The good news is there are simple ways to stay on top of dental care at home. Brushing your dog’s teeth regularly with pet-safe toothpaste, offering the right dental chews such as PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™, and feeding a diet that supports oral health can all make a real difference. Safe chew toys designed to help remove plaque are another useful tool, and regular check-ups with your vet ensure any issues are detected early.

By building these habits into your routine, you will help your dog stay healthier, happier and more comfortable well into the future.

Read more in our latest blog here: https://crt.com.au/resources/stories/a-guide-to-dental-care-for-your-dog/

Shop for Pedigree this spring at your local CRT, and you may be eligible to win 1 of 5 Husqvarna battery equipment packs. Find out more about our Hooves, Paws and Claws Competition here: https://bit.ly/4o062PJ

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NSW Authority: TP/04463, ACT Permit No: TP 25/01718, SA Permit No: TP 25/1296.

23/09/2025

🐎 When it comes to breeding, nutrition is one of the most powerful tools you have to set mares and foals up for a healthy future. From body condition scoring before conception, to the sharp rise in energy, protein, calcium, and phosphorus requirements in late pregnancy, every stage brings unique feeding demands. Getting it right reduces the risk of growth issues in foals, supports fertility, and ensures mares stay in condition for future breeding seasons.

Key times to focus on include:

Pre-conception, where body condition and pasture quality determine whether a balancer or complete feed is needed.

The third trimester, when nutrient demands increase dramatically and shortfalls can affect foal development.

Early lactation, when mares produce up to 20 litres of milk a day and need to draw on both their diet and body reserves.

Good nutrition is more than maintenance, it’s an investment in your mare’s long-term health and your foal’s potential.

That’s why feeds like Barastoc KER Stud Balancer and Barastoc Breed N Grow are formulated to meet mares’ needs at different stages of breeding and lactation, giving both mare and foal the best start possible.

👉 Read more in our latest blog: [insert link]

Shop for Barastoc this spring at your local CRT, and you may be eligible to win 1 of 5 Husqvarna battery equipment packs. Find out more about our Hooves, Paws and Claws Competition here: https://bit.ly/47WRNX8

Terms & conditions apply, visit crt.com.au/resources/promotions/hooves-paws-claws/

NSW Authority: TP/04463, ACT Permit No: TP 25/01718, SA Permit No: TP 25/1296.

22/09/2025

🪲 Tick season is here, is your dog protected?

Ticks aren’t just a nuisance, they can cause serious and even fatal diseases in dogs, from paralysis to life-threatening infections. With peak tick activity in spring and summer, it’s vital for dog owners to know:
- The different types of ticks in Australia; paralysis, brown dog, and bush ticks
- The symptoms to watch for, including wobbliness, vomiting, and laboured breathing
- How to check your dog daily and safely remove ticks if you find one

Prevention is key. Daily tick searches combined with proven protection, like NexGard® or NexGard SPECTRA®, give your best mate year-round defence against paralysis ticks, brown dog ticks and bush ticks.

👉 Read the full article on tick identification, symptoms, and prevention here: https://crt.com.au/resources/stories/ticks-on-dogs-essential-facts-to-keep-your-dog-safe/

Shop for NexGard this spring at your local CRT, and you may be eligible to win 1 of 5 Husqvarna battery equipment packs. Find out more about our Hooves, Paws and Claws Competition here: https://bit.ly/4gAeVwQ

Terms & conditions apply, visit crt.com.au/resources/promotions/hooves-paws-claws/

NSW Authority: TP/04463, ACT Permit No: TP 25/01718, SA Permit No: TP 25/1296.

17/09/2025

Today we celebrate the people behind the paddock, our agronomists! 🌱👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

From soil health to crop protection, agronomists are key to helping farmers make informed, sustainable decisions.

Here’s to the agronomists supporting growers every day.

16/09/2025

🐴 Why timing matters when it comes to worming your horse

Encysted small strongyles (roundworms) can pose a serious risk, especially in late autumn, early spring, or when bringing new horses onto your property. Targeting them at the right time is key to protecting your horse’s gut health and reducing pasture contamination.

That’s where ULTIMUM® comes in. Developed and made in Australia, this long-acting broad-spectrum wormer combines moxidectin and praziquantel to deliver:
- Timely treatment for encysted small strongyles
- Targeted control for high shedders and new horses with unknown worming history
- Powerful, sustained protection with an Egg Reappearance Period (ERP) of at least 14 weeks

Safe for foals (over 4 weeks), breeding mares and stallions, ULTIMUM is an essential part of Virbac’s Gold Standard strategic worming program alongside EQUIMAX®, EQUIMAX ELEVATION® and STRATEGY-T®.

👉 Learn more about how to time your worming right: https://bit.ly/4gnxofP

Terms & conditions apply, visit crt.com.au/resources/promotions/hooves-paws-claws/

NSW Authority: TP/04463, ACT Permit No: TP 25/01718, SA Permit No: TP 25/1296.

12/09/2025

🐾 Postbiotics: The gut health game-changer your dog didn’t know they needed

You’ve probably heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but what about postbiotics? These tiny but mighty compounds are what’s left behind when probiotics do their job and they pack a punch for your dog’s health.

From boosting digestion and nutrient uptake, to calming inflammation, supporting immunity, helping with weight management, and even easing stress, postbiotics are proving to be a real inside-out wellness boost for our four-legged mates.

At CRT, we’re all about helping you keep your pets happy and healthy. That’s why we’re spotlighting Cobber’s Inner Goodness formula, designed with the full gut health trio: prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, plus the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and functional fibres.

👉 Discover the full benefits in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/42pqQHR

Terms & conditions apply, visit crt.com.au/resources/promotions/hooves-paws-claws/

NSW Authority: TP/04463, ACT Permit No: TP 25/01718, SA Permit No: TP 25/1296.

11/09/2025

Our gate’s always open - and so are our ears. This RUOK? Day, CRT is opening the gate to conversations about mental health. Whether it’s over the counter or over a cuppa, we’re here if you need to talk.

10/09/2025

In regional communities, looking out for each other is part of who we are. 💛

This R U OK? Day, Abe Waller — CRT State Manager for SA reminds us that checking in doesn’t need to be complicated. A quick chat in the paddock, at the store, or over the phone can make all the difference.

Conversations matter, not just today, but every day.

And if starting that chat feels too hard, remember TIACS is here with free mental health support for farmers and the ag community, call or text 0488 846 988 (Mon–Fri, 8am–10pm).

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

💛 Every conversation is an opportunity to make a difference — that’s why CRT is encouraging our rural communities to open the gate to conversations about mental health.

Our back office team stands proudly alongside our stores and their communities to raise awareness. Today, we hear from Michelle, Demi, Carla and Aggie from our CRT warehouse in Darra, QLD, as they share why open conversations matter and how we can all play a role in supporting mental health in agriculture.

It only takes one chat to make an impact. Let’s make sure these conversations don’t just happen on R U OK? Day, but every day.

And if talking face to face feels too hard, remember TIACS offers free mental health support for farmers and the ag community, call or text 0488 846 988 (Mon–Fri, 8am–10pm).

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