MacLoran Farm

Happy Feet, Happy Sheep - Managing lameness to improve production

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 : 12:00 pm
- Thursday, 9 October 2025 - 1:00 pm

Location: FP AG, 10 Victor Harbor Rd, Mount Compass

This program will be run over two days and will focus on the major causes of lameness in sheep.

Footrot will be a strong discussion topic with the aim being to provide producers with a better understanding of the disease, what it looks like and how they can manage it to reduce production loss on farm. We will also provide a clear action plan for producers wanting to prevent the introduction of footrot onto their farm.

Event summary:

Wednesday October 8th (12 - 4pm)

  • Understanding common causes of lameness in sheep.
  • How to make a diagnosis. Included a practical demonstration of what footrot looks like.

Thursday October 9th (9am - 1pm)

  • Managing lameness. Includes footrot control and eradication options.
  • Presentation from Coopers Animal Health on Coopers Ovilis Footvax.
  • How to develop a sound biosecurity plan to prevent the introduction of footrot and improve lameness on your property.
  • Case studies, review and practical exercises.

RSVP to alicem@fpag.com.au or colin@proagvet.com

Published: 18 September 2025

Event Type:

Workshop

Industry Development:

Biosecurity