Farewell to the Lick Block Routine!
During periods of dryness, many Western Queensland graziers feed their livestock supplementary nutrition. This is needed as the naturally occuring pastures are often lacking in key nutrients as drought sets in. These 20 kg blocks are usually placed near to watering points, and the cattle come in and lick the blocks - hence the name lick blocks!
The Western Rivers Carer boldly predicts that there will be very little placing of lick blocks in the coming months as the pastures are lush. Farewell to the 'lift, drag the cardboard box off, unwrap the plastic' and start all over again of putting lick blocks out.
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