Whether you own a working dog on your farm or a much-pampered pooch, we want to keep our furry friends healthy and happy. We do our best to ensure their well-being from regular walks to belly rubs. But have you ever considered the importance of gut...
The results from our latest probiotic cattle field trial are in. Biolink™ Opti-Gut probiotic formula improves feed efficiency, where a lower quantity of feed is needed for a measurable increase in animal weight. Many other research and field studies have proven the benefits of dietary probiotics...
Lynda Field loves horses. Lynda is an accomplished horse rider with 30 years of experience competing and winning awards in various national and state events. This includes winning The Tack Room/Never Late Freight 2023 Super Series championship on her 10-year-old Australian Stock Horse Calypso. Lynda and...
Maintaining optimal gut health is crucial for the well-being of horses, as their digestive system plays a pivotal role in nutrient absorption, energy production, and immune function. A key component of gut health is the intricate balance of microorganisms living within the digestive tract. This is...
In this article, we explore how probiotics can help Australian chicken and egg producers maintain sustainable, profitable businesses while they care for their chickens' welfare. Australians love their chooks! Around 70% of Australian households enjoy a chicken meal at least twice weekly.1 As well as being easy...
Anneke Sterk of Happenstance Morgans stud in South Australia has owned horses most of her life. “I’m not super competitive. I really have them for the enjoyment and companionship,” she explained. Around 6 years ago, Anneke fell in love with a Gypsy Cob, Watermark Sharpshooter, when...
With around 15% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions coming from livestock, there’s no doubt this is a huge problem. In Australia, emissions from ruminant livestock production are close to 10% of the entire country’s emissions. 1 While many farmers are concerned about reducing methane...
In 2022, we devised a formula for our new Opti-Gut for Horses. We felt we were onto a winner with our natural probiotic formula. It's designed to support equine gut health by replenishing gut flora and improving nutrient absorption. And we’re pleased to say that the...
Daryl and Trudi Hammond run a large dairy farm milking around 450 to 500 cows daily. Located at Buln Buln, just out of Warragul in West Gippsland Victoria, the farm has been in Trudi Hammond’s family for more than 50 years. Open to new ideas, they're...
The breeding of Wagyu beef cattle can be rewarding. Bred for hundreds of years in Japan, Wagyu beef is valued for its superior flavour and tenderness. Consequently, it attracts a premium price. For this reason, Australian breeders have looked to enter this lucrative export market. But...