Farming Supplies and Livestock Care

Pro TipBuy for the animals and the scale you actually run — not the biggest kit on the page.

• Match the species — a dairy herd, a fibre flock and a backyard coop need very different gear.
• Suit your yards — handling and restraint tools should fit your race, crush and space.
• Stock the consumables — needles, ear tags, wound care and drench refills run out first, so keep spares.
• Invest where safety counts — calving, castration and restraint gear is worth buying in quality.

Handy GuideA small, well-kept health kit prevents most late-night emergencies from becoming disasters.

• Wound care — keep bandages, antiseptic and dressings on hand for cuts and knocks.
• Drenching gear — accurate drench guns and applicators make routine worming quick and safe.
• Test, don't guess — mastitis detection tools catch problems before they cost you milk.
• Foot health — hoof trimmers and mats keep stock mobile and sound through wet seasons.
• Newborn support — colostrum feeders and leg splints give calves and lambs the best start.

Safety FirstSimple, consistent hygiene is the cheapest disease control on any property.

• Control the entry — footbaths and disinfection mats at gates and shed doors stop pathogens hitching a ride.
• Clean between animals — disinfect shared equipment, needles and handling gear.
• Quarantine new stock — hold and observe new arrivals before mixing them with the herd or flock.
• Manage pests — rodent and pest control protects feed stores and reduces disease carriers.

Buyer's GuideThe right setup turns keeping chooks from a daily chore into a few minutes a week.

• Size the coop — allow enough space per bird and choose a mobile coop if you want to rotate ground.
• Predator-proof it — secure mesh, latches and automatic coop openers keep foxes and quolls out.
• Automate feed and water — automatic feeders and drinkers cut daily work and reduce waste.
• Hatch your own — incubators and brooders let you raise replacements and rare breeds at home.

Must DoFor big-ticket gear, a quick call before you order saves time and returns.

• Genuine Australian stock — most lines ship from our Australian warehouse, not overseas drop-shippers.
• Australia-wide delivery — orders are dispatched to farms, acreage and town blocks nationwide.
• Bulk and repeat orders — ask about consumables and larger equipment for the season ahead.
• Talk to the team — call 02 5504 0002 or email sales@ozfarmer.com for a product recommendation.