VFF Stock Sense

To discover more of @jack_briscoe101 first class stock handling knowledge, make sure you register for our Yea Workshop, which is now less than a week away! Sign up for FREE today 🐑🐄🐐 zfrmz.com/9C6L07HqsTqPWa…

Weigh day ⚖️🐑 Image: @alishia_garlick_

The Stock Sense team has a busy week ahead!  You can join us online for our Lambing Essentials webinar series, or in person at our Stock Handling Workshop in Mortlake. To register for any of these events, head to our website 🧡

Want to help drought-affected farmers but not sure where to go? The VFF Disaster Relief Fund is always open for donations - every single donation counts 🌾🧡 To donate, head to vff.org.au/lend-a-helping….

Have you registered for the VFF 2025 Livestock Conference?! 🐄 Join us for a powerful day of connection, conversation and change 💻🌾 🗓 Thursday 17 July 📍 All Seasons Resort Hotel, Bendigo 👔 Smart Casual 🔗 Register now via the VFF website

🚨 What is an EAD 🚨 Emergency animal diseases can cause serious impacts across the Victorian livestock industry. Know what to look for and how to prevent the spread of these diseases. For more information, head to our website.

📅 REMINDER: Part One of our Sheep Essentials webinar with Alison Gunn is on tomorrow evening!  Register for FREE today so you don't miss out via the link in our bio or our website.

We’re excited to announce that @charliepthomas has been appointed as our next CEO. He brings a wealth of experience/ knowledge and an extensive track record of representing farmers and rural Australians. He'll start with us on Monday 7 July. More: shorturl.at/2HGq6

Did you know❓🤔🐑

Happy hump day 🐄🧡

What is Wooden Tongue? 👅 Wooden tongue is an infectious bacterial disease most commonly seen in cattle, and is named for its symptom of causing an inflamed tongue which becomes hard, swollen and painful.  For more information, head to the Stock Sense website.

How's this for a cuteness overload 🥹🧡 Image: @tracey_kruger

Handling stock can be stressful and tiring, but it doesn't have to be! 🐑🐐🐄 Come and learn some techniques from the experts in how to safely and effectively handle your stock at Stock Sense's FREE workshop. 📍Yea Saleyards 📆 July 9, 9.30am-2.00pm 🔗 zfrmz.com/9C6L07HqsTqPWa…

Today we're meeting with Victorian Premier @JacintaAllanMP to outline a drought response framework that's designed to deliver timely and targeted support to farmers and regional communities battling incredible drought. More: vff.org.au/media-release/…

Ewe got questions? We've got answers! 🐑✋🏼 Stock Sense has TWO webinar series coming up in June, Sheep Essentials and Lambing Essentials, and we would love to (digitally) see you there! Register your interest for FREE via the link in our bio or by heading to our website.

VFF President Brett Hosking said the announcement was a long-overdue recognition of the need to modernise Victoria’s outdated rules. Read more rb.gy/bl46rm

🌾 Why you need to assess your pastures 🌾 Selecting the right pasture species for your property is very important. Factors such as rainfall, soil type and soil pH all go into determining what is best for you to grow for your needs.  For more information, head to our website.

We need to stay united and keep communicating to @VicGovAu to make our voices heard #scrapthetax #victorianfarmers #firelevy #cfa #victoria #farmerau

📅 REMINDER: Our Hobby Farm Livestock Workshop is happening this Saturday in the Yarra Valley!  Register for FREE today on our website.

No matter what species, we hope all mothers are having a very special Mother's Day today 🧡