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Farmers examine sheep for magic numbers to navigate drought With a quick feel of a sheep's back, farmers score their flock, finding the magic numbers to help them navigate record-breaking drought, and now diesel price spikes.

Get on down and see Jess and the team if you are in Hamilton at the Weaner Sales this week. You won't regret it!

This week NCFH's Jess Fletcher is heading to Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) to offer Health and Lifestyle assessments to farmers at the Western District Weaner sales.

Kick off 2026 by checking in on your health!

Pop in and see Jess from Monday 12 January to Thursday 15 January at HRLX for your 20-minute health assessment.

You can read more about our Health and Lifestyle Assessments here: https://farmerhealth.org.au/health-and-lifestyle-assessment

Western District Health Service
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Southern Grampians Livestock & Real Estate
LMB Livestock & Land
J.M Ellis & Co Pty Ltd
J & J Kelly Stock Agency Pty Ltd
Capital Livestock & Property
Nutrien - Savin Livestock Marketing
(Hamilton)

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South west followers, if you are heading to the saleyards on Fridays why not sit down and get your BP and cholesterol checked too. You wont regret it 👌

We are heading to the Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange (HRLX) on Friday 12 December to offer our free Health and Lifestyle Assessments.

Pop in and see our team for your comprehensive 20-minute check designed specifically for farmers and agricultural workers. It goes beyond a standard health test – exploring health behaviours, social and emotional wellbeing and farm safety practices.

Each assessment includes cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure readings, as well as height, weight, waist measurement, diabetes risk, and eyesight testing. You will receive a copy of your results on the day and take-home resources.

Learn more here: https://farmerhealth.org.au/health-and-lifestyle-assessment

Western District Health Service
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Southern Grampians Livestock & Real Estate
LMB Livestock & Land
J.M Ellis & Co Pty Ltd
J & J Kelly Stock Agency Pty Ltd

💉 Needlestick injuries when working with livestock can happen in a split second, and they’re more serious than many realise. 🐑🐄

With spring livestock work in full swing, it’s a good time to brush up on what to do if you accidentally expose yourself to, or inject yourself with an animal health product. RIST is reminding farmers and livestock workers to act fast and seek medical attention straight away, especially with oil-based vaccines.

🌱 Read more about what we learnt recently, over on the RIST website 🔗 https://rist.edu.au/needlestick-injuries/

Find full information and printable resource on needlestick injuries from the National Centre for Farmer Health, linked in the comments 👇

🕘 Last chance to register for our Farm Safe & Strong event this Friday in Hamilton, Vic!

We’re bringing together some of the best in the field to share practical insights and hands-on demonstrations for safer livestock handling. Hear from:

🩺 Dr Kathryn Robertson (Livestock Vet Services) – A highly respected Western District veterinarian, Kathryn balances her work as a large animal vet with running the family farm of sheep, cattle, and crops. She is passionate about low-stress, safe livestock handling to ensure both animal welfare and worker safety and educates farmers and farm workers on safe techniques for administering animal health treatments. At Farm Safe & Strong, she will showcase cattle crush safety – helping protect vets, farm workers, and producers in the yards.

🚛 Mick Debenham (Safety Management Systems) – With over 30 years’ experience in the transport industry, including 25 years as a transport business owner, Mick brings extensive knowledge of compliance and safety in livestock transport. He will be sharing practical tips for safer loading and unloading.

💉Kelly Barnes (National Centre for Farmer Health) – presenting on needlestick injuries, treatment and prevention

🐂 Agriculture Victoria specialists – demonstrating smarter cattle handling and yard work

⛑ WorkSafe Victoria experts – providing livestock handling and safety insights.

Plus, get a first look at the brand-new cattle yards at RIST - Your Local Agricultural College , purpose-built for safer, smarter livestock handling.

Hands-on, practical, and built for farmers! Don’t miss it – register now: https://farmerhealth.org.au/event/farm-safe-and-strong-practical-tips-for-improving-safety-when-working-with-cattle

📍Hamilton, Victoria
🗓 Friday 3 October | 9am–1:30pm (lunch provided)

The National Centre for Farmer Health

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