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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.
AU-RUM-0067-2026

26/08/2026

FREE OptiBeam® torch promotion with Nutrien!

Don’t miss out on our latest offer with our partners at Nutrien. You can receive a free OptiBeam® torch when you purchase selected Boehringer Ingelheim cattle and / or sheep products from your local Nutrien.

Only available in participating stockists – while stocks last! Ask in store for more information or visit LivestockFirst.com.au.

https://livestockfirst.com.au/promotions/spring-2026-torch-offer

24/08/2026

FREE Reversible Hi-Vis vest promotion with CRT!

Keep warm and safe with a reversible hi-vis vest, free when you purchase selected Boehringer Ingelheim cattle and / or sheep products from your local CRT.

Available only at participating stockists. Don’t miss out – offer for a limited time only, while stocks last. Ask in your local CRT store for details or visit LivestockFirst.com.au.

https://livestockfirst.com.au/promotions/spring-2026-hi-vis-vest-offer

21/08/2026

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 July. 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

24/07/2026

Trace minerals play a vital role in the reproductive processes of cattle. Requirements increase significantly around the time of joining, and again at calving. Trace minerals and vitamins are essential to many body functions, such as growth, immune defence, fertilisation, maintenance of pregnancy and lactation. They are absorbed by cattle when pasture and soil are consumed. Copper, selenium, manganese, zinc and cobalt are among the most important trace minerals in cattle¹. However, they are also amongst the most common mineral deficiencies in livestock in Australia².

Understanding the role trace minerals play in the health of your cattle and mitigating deficiencies by taking the right steps to correct them, will ensure your livestock are in the right health to handle periods of high demand.

References:
¹Arthington et al. Trace Mineral Nutrition of Grazing Beef Cattle. Animals, 2021.
²Masters et al. D. 2019. Minerals in pastures – are we meeting the needs of livestock? Crop & Pasture Science, 2019.

AU-RUM-0051-2026

22/07/2026

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 June.

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

16/07/2026

Marks-Min® Injectable Trace Mineral with Vitamin B12 for Cattle is the subject of today’s Product in Focus. Cattle trace mineral requirements increase significantly during joining and again at calving, and mineral deficiency is widespread across Australia. Marks-Min Injectable Trace Mineral with Vitamin B12 is specifically formulated for cattle and contains selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and vitamin B12. Strategically timed administration of trace minerals and B12 to heifers, cows and bulls 4 weeks before joining, and to heifers and cows 4 weeks before calving, supports optimal health and reproduction.

Consult your veterinarian or animal health advisor for specific supplementation advice to prepare your heifers, cows and bulls for joining and calving this season. *See product label for full claim details and directions for use. AU-RUM-0052-2026.

Support cattle growth, reproduction & immunity with Marks - Min® Injectable. Essential trace mineral supplement plus B12 for health and performance in a single dose. Learn more!