AGRICULTURE Victoria is urging producers to prepare for changing weather and ensure stock are well cared for with the use of a stock containment area (SCA).
Agriculture Victoria land management extension officer Clem Sturmfels said caring for stock during a drought or following bushfires or floods can be challenging and an SCA can help to minimise loss or illness and reduce farmer stress.
“An SCA is a small, fenced section of farm set up to hold, feed and water livestock,” Mr Sturmfels said.
“Typical pens measure 50 by 50 metres and hold approximately 500 sheep or 170 cattle and…
