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14/10/2026

Worms and liver fluke infections in dairy herds may be higher than you think. A national bulk milk tank survey highlighted the problem with a staggering 38% of farms tested showing a moderate to high liver fluke burden.¹ Worms are also a widespread problem and coinfection is costing the Australian dairy industry millions of dollars in lost production. IVOMEC® Plus is the answer. When used as directed IVOMEC Plus harnesses the power of ivermectin AND clorsulon to control the four major worm parasites and adult liver fluke in dairy cows. Talk to your vet about using IVOMEC Plus to control worms and liver fluke in your herd.
See product label for full claim details and directions for use.

1. Kelly et al. A bulk milk tank survey of Ostertagia and Fasciola hepatica antibodies in Australia Dairy enterprises. Conference of the World Association for the Advancements of Veterinary Parasitology, 2019.

AU-RUM-0087-2026

08/10/2026

Vet Nurse Awareness Week is a great opportunity to remind the vet nurses, technicians, and animal healthcare assistants across Australia just how valued they are.

It takes a special kind of person to take on this role - their unwavering dedication and genuine love for animals truly set them apart. For many in rural communities our animals are our livelihoods, and these compassionate professionals are the backbone of every vet practice.

At Boehringer Ingelheim Australia, we want to express our thanks to all vet nurses for the commitment, skill, and compassion you bring to work every single day.

NZ-RUM-0062-2026

02/10/2026

Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative takes its mobile Health Hub to where rural communities already are.

In just over a year, the Health Hub has delivered 1,300 free health checks across rural Australia, with 1 in 6 people identified as high risk and/or requiring a GP follow-up.

Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to sponsor this incredible initiative that supports Australian farmers and their families.

Visit fatfarmers.com to find out when the Health Hub is coming to a community near you.

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22/09/2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the worm intensity heat map showing the parasite challenge across different regions of Australia.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has teamed up with Techion and Kynetec to bring you insights on gastrointestinal nematode worm egg count (WEC) data from samples collected through FECPAK machines.

This edition looks at data submitted in August. Read on to find out how your region has fared.

https://livestockfirst.com.au/worm-heat-map

Stay updated on Australia’s worm challenge with Boehringer Ingelheim’s latest Worm Heat Map. Get insights from nearly 700 WECs and regional worm intensity data

17/09/2026

It’s Fry-day Friday with Marks-Min® and AIRR!

Buy 2 x 1L Marks-Min® to receive a free Zwilling® fry pan valued at $120! Find this and other great offers on Boehringer Ingelheim cattle and sheep products in the AIRR spring catalogue.

Available in participating stockists whilst stocks last. Ask in your local AIRR store for more information or visit LivestockFirst.com.au.
Link: https://livestockfirst.com.au/promotions/airr-marks-min-zwilling-fry-pan-promotion

15/09/2026

Triguard® triple combination drench is the trusted drench for the control and treatment of internal parasites in sheep. It is trusted by generations of Australian producers for the control and treatment of internal parasites of sheep including those with single or dual resistance to macrocyclic lactones (including moxidectin-resistant strains), benzimidazoles or imidazothiazoles (levamisole/morantel). It also provides a selenium and cobalt supplement for sheep raised in selenium and/or cobalt-deficient areas. Ask for Triguard at your local rural stockist.
AU-RUM-0015-2025

09/09/2026

Marks-Min® Photo Competition
Make your mark with Marks-Min trace minerals with B12 and WIN! Share pics of your livestock in the comments and go in the draw to WIN one of ten $150 Coles vouchers!
1. Follow the LivestockFirst Australia page.
2. Like this post.
3. Share a photo of your livestock and / or farm in the comments below.
4. Tag your friends or share the post to improve your chances.

*Terms and Conditions:
Open to Australian farmers aged 18+. Entries close 31/10/2026. Ten winners will be randomly selected from eligible entries and announced via the LivestockFirst page. Winners will be contacted by direct message on or around 2/11/2026. This promotion is not affiliated with or sponsored by Meta. Visit livestockfirst.com.au for full terms and conditions. AU-RUM-0081-2026.

08/09/2026

The quest for perfection is evident when a visitor enters the driveway of Mark and Julie Peucker’s property at Mt Schank, South Australia. From the uniform leafy trees lining it, to the treated pine timber rail fences, every detail is a considered one.

Further up the driveway, the farmhouse, surrounded by beautiful, country-style gardens commands a view over the farm. The paddocks beyond the fences are the domain of their other passion – Simmental stud breeding cattle. “I enjoy doing a lot of work with soil improvement, improving soil fertility and improving growth rates in our cattle”, says Mark.

When it comes to the Simmentals, it’s obvious to the onlooker that perfection and performance are Mark’s focus, and he makes no bones about using the right tools to help him achieve it. “Good health and nutrition management, that's where Marks-Min® fits into that really well”.

Watch Mark and Julie’s full Marks-Min® story.
See product label/(s) for full claim details and directions for use.
AU-RUM-0067-2026

31/08/2026

Spring is here! And so are great offers on Triguard® with Elders!

Check out the Elders spring catalogue featuring great promotions on Boehringer Ingelheim cattle and sheep products. Including this fantastic offer on Triguard – simply buy 4 x 20L drums to receive a Zwilling® pot set valued at RRP $800!

Available in participating stores, while stocks last. Ask in your local Elders store for details or visit LivestockFirst.com.au.

https://livestockfirst.com.au/promotions/elders-triguard-zwilling-promo

27/08/2026

For Brad Nicholson of Braidwood, NSW, the connection and affection for the land and livestock he farms runs deep. Brad and wife Nicole purchased the farm, a picturesque 260 acres, back in 2007. The history of the farm is fairly colourful, with the original land apparently being acquired with bushranger money back in the day. The local area and farm are both named Round Flat which stems from the round flat paddock central to the farm on which, the bushrangers camped in their quest for easy gold. Fast forward to today and Brad and Nicole run a farm management business that encompasses eight properties over 6,000 acres in total. Today’s gold is black - the 1200 purebred Angus breeders they enthusiastically run. Improving cow fertility is a significant focus for Brad.
“I've always liked to be at the forefront of things, so when Marks-Min® became available I adopted it straight away. The fact that it's got a full complex of minerals that's fertility-driven is a huge plus for me because that's my focus; but the added bonus of B12 is really an energy-driver for our stock.”

Watch Brad’s full Marks-Min® story.

See product label/(s) for full claim details and directions for use.
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