Virbac Australia Primary Producer

06/04/2026

Step up your flock management 🐑
Join Nicole Logg (Livestock Nutritionist) as she discusses the critical role of nutrition and mineral supplementation in maintaining superior foot health.
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Expert: Nicole Logg, Livestock Nutritionist

Join via the link below or link in bio!
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/810557126493999191

03/04/2026

Whether you’re spending the long weekend in the paddock or (hopefully) finding a moment to relax with the family, the team at Virbac Australia wants to wish you all a very Happy Easter!

We know the work doesn't stop just because there’s a public holiday. To the farmers checking fences, shifting mobs, and keeping the wheels turning—thank you for everything you do to keep our industry growing.

🐣 Wishing you:
Good weather (the kind you actually asked for!)

Healthy stock * Plenty of chocolate to keep the energy levels up

A safe and restful break with your loved ones

Have a cracking Easter! 🚜☀️

31/03/2026

Multimin Evolution- 50% more ZINC!
Available in all leading rural stores.
Get your hands on some now.

27/03/2026

Weight is just a number; Condition is a strategy. 🐑

Do you know how to condition score your sheep? It’s the difference between a 140% scanning rate and a 180% one. Autumn is the "make or break" window to get your ewes' BCS back on track before the rams go in.

Quick Check:
1️⃣ Feel the spine (horizontal and vertical processes).
2️⃣ Check the eye muscle.
3️⃣ Assess the fat cover.

Target: 3.0+ for when the rams are due to go in. Anything less is leaving money on the table. 📉

25/03/2026

You heard it here first! Try Websters for your sheep & cattle 🐑🐮

23/03/2026

As the days get shorter, the to-do list for sheep farmers gets longer! Getting your ewes in peak condition now is the best investment you can make for next spring's lambing season.

Our Autumn Health Essentials:
✅ Condition Scoring: Are your ewes hitting that 3.5 sweet spot?
✅ Boosting nutrition for better scanning rates. 📈
✅ Fluke & Worms: Don't guess—test! FECs are your best friend right now.

Don’t wait for the first frost to find a problem. What’s your #1 priority this month? Let us know below! 👇

20/03/2026

Great timely reminder on Liver Fluke from Northern Tablelands Local Land Services

🚨 Timely animal health reminder - prevent against liver fluke 🚨

With the current dry conditions, livestock are spending more time congregating around waterways and damp areas. These environments increase the risk of liver fluke infestations, which can lead to severe liver damage, weight loss, and ongoing ill thrift.

Now is a good time to review your drenching protocols and make sure your fluke control plan is up to date.

📅 Key treatment periods are April and August.

Staying on top of liver fluke prevention helps keep your animals healthy and productive through the year. If you’re unsure about the best drench or timing for your property, reach out to your nearest NSW Government Local Land Services office for advice. 🐑🐄💧

18/03/2026

📈 The "Hidden" Production Drain- Liver Fluke

Sometimes the signs aren't in the animal's appearance, but in your books:

Reduced Weight Gains: Young stock failing to hit their growth targets.

Drop in Milk Yield: A noticeable slump in dairy or suckler performance.

Poor Fertility: Lower conception rates or "dry" ewes/cows.

Abattoir Feedback: If your liver "kill sheets" show condemnations for "fluke damage" or "calcified bile ducts," you have a resident population on your farm.

17/03/2026

🐑Do you have Liver Fluke? 🐄
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) isn't just a nuisance—it’s a production killer. Whether you're running sheep or cattle, these parasites can cause massive internal damage before you see a single symptom in the paddock.

Here’s what you need to look out for to protect your flock and herd:

🔍 Physical "Red Flags"
While cattle tend to be more resilient, sheep can go downhill fast. Watch for:

"Bottle Jaw" (Submandibular Oedema): A soft, fluid-filled swelling under the jaw. This is a classic sign of a heavy, chronic fluke burden causing protein loss.

Pale Gums & Eyes: Check the mucous membranes. If they look white or porcelain-pale instead of healthy pink, your stock is likely anaemic from fluke feeding on their blood.

"Ill-Thrift": Animals that look "hollow," have ragged fleeces (sheep), or rough, dull coats (cattle) despite being on good quality pasture.

Sudden Death: In "acute" cases (common in sheep), a massive intake of young fluke can cause the liver to bleed internally. Often, the first sign is finding a dead animal that looked fine the day before.

Virbac is a specialized animal health company offering products for sheep, cattle, horses, and pets (dogs and cats), including pharmaceuticals and vaccines.

13/03/2026

Weather doesn't wait, and neither should your drenching schedule! 🌦️🐄

With Cydectin® Platinum's rainfast formulation you can treat your herd with confidence, even when the clouds roll in. ⛈️✅

Rainfast: Reliable protection that stays on when it's wet.

Dual Active: Efficacy against resistant worms.

Short ESI: Get back to business faster.

Don't let a little rain stop your parasite control program. Keep your beef cattle performing at their peak, whatever the weather! 🇦🇺💪

11/03/2026

🛑 Is Your Fluke Treatment Failing?

Triclabendazole resistance is now widespread, with some studies showing infection levels in treated cattle as high as 20 to 60 times the level of concern. In high-risk regions—those with over 600mm of rainfall or irrigation—liver fluke can infect up to 71% of the herd, leading to massive production losses once infection passes a 25% threshold.

Why Autumn is the "Critical Window":

The 2-Week Danger Zone: Fluke begin doing the most damage from just 2 weeks old.

Clean Out for Winter: Treating now, ideally after the first frosts, removes the fluke burden before winter stresses hit.

Break the Cycle: Moving away from triclabendazole to dual-action alternatives can lead to improved milk production, better weight gain, and higher fertility.

NITROFLUKE® and NITROMEC® provide a critical solution for producers facing the growing challenge of triclabendazole resistance, which has rendered traditional treatments redundant on many farms. These formulations are specifically designed to target resistant strains of liver fluke at all stages of development, including the highly damaging two-week-old early immatures.

Don't rely on outdated chemistry. Consult your vet, local rep or local reseller, test your stock, and safeguard your livelihood this Autumn.

07/03/2026

Today is International Women's day 💛

Today, we celebrate YOU:

The Tradition-Keepers: For honoring the generations who came before while carving your own path.

The Trailblazers: For breaking new ground in AgTech and sustainable farming.

The Community Builders: For being the glue that holds our regional towns together through every season.

To every woman wearing work boots today: your grit, your passion, and your vision make this industry world-class. Cheers to you! 🥂👩‍🌾