Agrivet Business Consulting

Agrivet Business Consulting Agrivet Business Consulting services individual farmers & farmer groups in western Vic, SE of SA and Tasmania with scientific evidence based advice.

We also consult to companies in ag & government. We take a whole farm approach to farm consulting.

A different day, last SundayRepresenting the Sheep, Camelid and Goat Vets of the AVA President, who was in Ireland, had ...
24/05/2026

A different day, last Sunday

Representing the Sheep, Camelid and Goat Vets of the AVA President, who was in Ireland, had to fly to Brisbane & back for the AVA’s Council of Presidents meeting.

A good meeting, but Melbourne Airport early, first sign of land coming into Brisbane & Brisbane River from the Airport train. Rest of the day spent in the meeting. Dark by the time I travelled back to Brisbane Airport via a Uber.

Finally, got back to my Melbourne stay at 10:30 pm! Another part of what we do!

Pastures getting away quickly in western VIC at the moment. Some moisture and stratospheric soil temps working wonders....
21/05/2026

Pastures getting away quickly in western VIC at the moment. Some moisture and stratospheric soil temps working wonders. But pastures won’t get away if perennial density is insufficient. On the other hand, if the density is there, plenty of pasture.
We spend plenty of time clients helping to fix problematic pastures and planning pasture improvement to match stocking rate. So everything works to plan.
And lamb feedlot photos to dribble over to boot!

Most western Vic farms are now getting a bit dry - new green pasture hasn’t died yet, but definitely starting to wilt on...
27/04/2026

Most western Vic farms are now getting a bit dry - new green pasture hasn’t died yet, but definitely starting to wilt on some farms - some are good and some haven’t seen much rain.

Clover still OK where it can get up, due to warm soil temps and no RLEM, but they are starting to hatch, so check out RLEM hatch tool for your location.

Worms are mostly under control, but need to get WECs done to make sure!

Dry matter levels vary across different farms at the moment - a reflection of patchy rainfall throughout western Victori...
21/04/2026

Dry matter levels vary across different farms at the moment - a reflection of patchy rainfall throughout western Victoria and Tasmania. Currently, except for a few that got a bit more rain, a bit of follow-up rain right now would set up the season well. Unfortunately, the more reliable forecast models are suggesting a dry week coming up. Send it down Huey soon!! Please!!! Pretty pl…….

Starting doing some Hypocalcaemia workshops with Elanco & DSM with the help of Elders. It’s been really great to intera...
06/04/2026

Starting doing some Hypocalcaemia workshops with Elanco & DSM with the help of Elders. It’s been really great to interact with some producers in southern NSW on this problem last week.
Out an about in Western Vic - there is so much dry feed, but for many farms, there is a lot of green feed coming through, and given good soil temps, and no RLEM yet, the clover is trying to reach the sun! Might end up with better clover % than we might have expected!
Stock still in good condition.
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Recently in Tassie seeing clients and had a terrific week. Stock in great condition, but a real mix of rainfall around ...
30/03/2026

Recently in Tassie seeing clients and had a terrific week. Stock in great condition, but a real mix of rainfall around Tassie. Had some good sessions with our Life After Lifetime Ewe groups - one northern group & one down south. On the other hand, prices of fuel started to rise to ridiculous levels. Couldn’t get on the night boat, so had a day trip back - with the sea as smooth as glass, and probably the gentlest trip I’ve ever had across Bass Strait.

30/03/2026

Buying fodder? It’s important to consider the biosecurity risks that can come with introduced feed.

Feeding purchased fodder in a designated containment area, such as a feedpad or sacrifice paddock, helps limit the spread of unwanted weeds and pests and makes it easier to monitor and quickly control anything new that emerges.

When sourcing fodder, particularly from interstate, check permit requirements and request a Commodity Vendor Declaration (CVD) with every load. This is currently a free service, including permits and inspections where required, to help protect Victoria from serious pests and diseases.

A few photos from recent farm visits…Plenty of dry feed, not much left in fodder crops now, but responding from March ra...
17/03/2026

A few photos from recent farm visits…

Plenty of dry feed, not much left in fodder crops now, but responding from March rain now…

And as a result, stock were fat and sitting down a lot chewing their cud….

But now clients are starting to draft out tails and feed everything at various rates….

That’s probably required for most to maintain stock condition…

17/03/2026

🤠Looking to get a head start on setting up your farm for the year ahead?

Take some time to apply for a drought support grant or a free one-on-one consultation.

Tick some farm upgrades off your list or book in a chat with one of our technical experts to take stock and work through some strategies for your farm business.

👉Find out more and apply here: agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought

17/12/2025

Words can’t describe the sadness of the Bondi massacre…

Thoughts are with survivors, relatives & friends…..

This will be a tough journey….

There is a sense that Australia has changed…

2 victims were Holocaust survivors, only to be shot dead at Bondi Beach…

Beyond words…

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Hamilton, VIC
3300

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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+61-428 838 262

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