They’re at it again!
With the election date set as the 14th September, campaigning has already begun. It looks as though Labour will be campaigning hard on education (primary and secondary), economic credibility and assisting families and individuals on lower incomes whilst the Coalition, being miles ahead in the polls, will probably be trying to present as small a target as possible. They have however committed to attempt to repeal the Carbon Tax and reduce the scale of the NBN.
Some interesting battles loom in the rural seats currently held by independents and the Katter party may or may not end up having an influence. Whatever your thoughts on these topics, one thing that we should all be doing is attempting to make Agriculture a higher priority for the Parties attempting to become the incoming Federal Government!
Recently the threat of an advertising campaign by the superannuation industry had the instant effect of forcing the Government into declaring their proposed changes to superannuation. Prior to the last election the advertising campaign by the mining and minerals lobby had a dramatic effect on shaping the immediate pre-election climate and even one of the prime ministerial candidates. Obviously such tactics can only be brought to bear against the policy of an incumbent Government however they demonstrate the level of noise that a cohesive Agricultural sector must make if their concerns are to be heard in any national debate.
One of the life bloods of Agriculture is the tertiary education sector and unfortunately, in my opinion, Agriculture’s status within this sector has waned dramatically over the last 20 years. Recently announced proposed cuts to university funding must not be allowed to lead to any further erosions in this area – this could be worth a campaign!
Enough on politics!
Extremely dry conditions
Client feedback tells us that with the exception of north coastal NSW, extended very dry conditions prevail from the Gulf in the north to Dover (TAS) in the South. In fact many of our clients have said this is the driest they have seen Western Victoria and SE South Australia. Let’s hope this Newsletter brings with it a decent drop of rain for some sort of late autumn break!
Busy, Busy bees at Chemvet! Ron and Catherine have a busy schedule hosting stands at field days over the next couple of months. If you are attending any of these please make sure you call in for a cuppa and a chat East Gippsland, Bairnsdale Agfest Launceston Hereford National Wodonga Primex Casino
NLIS Tags
As the saying goes: “all good things must come to an end”. Datamars declaring “mission accomplished” have as of March 30th ended their two year ‘retention guarantee’ promotion where, as a way of proving their tag’s superior retention, purchasers’ (>100 tags) were given a bonus matching numbered management tag. There has also been a slight increase in the price of their very well priced quality management tags. However the good news is that Chemvet is still able to offer a management tag ‘combo’ deal on NLIS orders both triangular and round (for orders of ≥100 tags) at least until June 30th saving around $0.60 per combination.
Kind regards,
Dr Murray Grant
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Vetmec F Broad Spectrum Antiparisitic Cattle Injection 500mL(50 x 500kg doses per pack)Vetmec F is a non-sting, broad-spectrum, ivermectin and clorsulon based anti-parasitic injection for cattle. Includes liver fluke control. NOW with Nil Milk Withholding! Treats and controls all in the one injection: Worms, Fluke, Lice, Mange, Ticks. Currently the most cost effective product on the Australian Market. SPECIAL – FREE gun and needles with orders over 10 packs! $165.00 + GST |
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Vetmec Pour-on 2.5L(100 x 500kg doses per pack)A quality oil based ‘pour-on’ drench that has virutally no odour for both Beef and Dairy cattle at a very competitive price with nil milk withholding! Treat for $3 per head for a 500 Kg adult. Treat and control all with the one application: Worms, Lice, Mange, Ticks, Buffalo fly. Low volume formulation – only 25 mL for 500 Kgs, with organic solvents. SPECIAL buy two 2.5L packs and receive a free 30mL pour-on applicator! $300.00 + GST |
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Vetmec DUAL 10L(2000 x 50kg doses per pack)A low volume combination of white and clear drench for sheep and lambs containing Albendazole and levamisole. For the control of Gastrointestinal round worms sensitive to Benzimadazoles and Levamisole including those resistant to either Benzimadazoles or Levamisole. Also controls Lungworm and Tapeworm (both heads and segments) as well as reducing viable worm eggs (ovicidal). “Use in conjunction with Vetmec DUAL for a very cost effective ‘resitance braking’ 3 way drench!” $200.00 + GST |
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Vetmec Palatable Allwormer Tablets for Dogs 10 Tablets(10 x 20kg doses per pack)Each tablet contains: 100 mg PRAZIQUANTEL• 450 mg OXIBENDAZOLE. Vetmec Palatable Allwormer for Dogs is for the treatment and control of Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) including the Hydatids Tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus) in dogs.* The tablets come in a convenient and economical farmer sized pack (treats 10 average sized dogs), are liver flavoured and treat all intestinal worms including the Hydatids Tapeworm. “Most dogs eat them out of your hand!” (1 bottle orders incur $6.50 p&h charge, if ordering 2+ bottles or ordering with other product NO p&h charge)$30.00 + GST |
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Round NLIS TagsDatamars Swiss quality in a round tagDATAMARS NILS round tags are a Swiss designed and extremely high quality flexible plastic tag with the transponder encased in fibreglass which gives shock resistance and longer life. High retention rate in latest comparative trials. Can use regular allflex applicator, or purchase one from Chemvet. Orders under 25 tags $3.20 + GST + $10.00 p&hOrders 25 tags & over $2.70 + GST + $10.00 p&h(Price includes printing & male button) |
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Vetmec 12mL InjectorAccurate and durable ‘Dial a dose’ injector from 1 mL to 12 mL in 0.5 mL increments. New improved needle hub. $35.00 + GST |
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Vetmec Sheep Drenching GunA very sturdy and accurate ‘Dial a dose’ drencher with 15 mL capacity in 0.5 mL increments for 1-10 mL and 1.0 mL for 10 – 15 mL. Steel nozzle. $45.00 + GST |
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Vetmec SlapshotA 78cm flexible needle extension tube fitted to the end of our gun for a safer and easier way to inject your cattle. $12.00 + GST |
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Vetmec Cattle ProdderExtremely robust and reliable cattle prodder at a very reasonable price. Flexible with “near unbreakable shaft” available in either 65cm or 85cm. $115 + GST |
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Vetmec 5mL InjectorAccurate and durable ‘Dial a dose’ injector from .5 mL to 5 mL in 0.5 mL increments. New improved needle hub. $35 + GST |
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NLIS Reader – BluestickThe RFID reader “Bluestick” is a portable livestock device with high reading performance, and is great value for price. Suitable for reading all EID devices (eartags, bolus and injectables). $690 + GST + $10.00 p&h |
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