FUNDING research into sub-clinical mastitis in dairy herds continues to be the focus of Western Dairy’s veterinary scholarship program. The latest scholarship recipient is Murdoch University veterinary science student Teanna Cahill who is working with Western Dairy to complete her honours project that is designed to help better understand risk factors associated with mastitis.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.farmweekly.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/student-focus-on-mastitis-risk-factors/2757665.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full article online at Farm Weekly</strong></a>

<p>Last year delivered a devastating blow in the Eastern Wheatbelt with many farmers suffering from a dry season and a late break, which came too late for most. But this year has been a “bloody ripper”, according to Mr Geraghty, with another 11-17 millimetres of “awesomeness” last Wednesday. With three blocks between Bencubbin and Wialki the rainfall this year has already provided a promising 180-220mm.</p> <p>“I think this year is going to be one of the most important in the history of the shires out here,” Mr Geraghty said.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.farmweekly.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/brendan-leaves-disappointments-behind/2757655.aspx?storypage=0" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full article online at Farm Weekly</strong></a></p>

<p>Dimity has always wanted to improve the community’s sense of belonging, especially given the trend of small towns getting smaller.</p> <p>“My big aim this year is to try to bring everyone together,” she said. With this mission in mind it’s no wonder Dimity jumped at the idea of starting a Country Women’s Association (CWA) for Gnowangerup, Borden and Ongerup.</p> <p>“All the towns are getting smaller and everyone has to start coming together and working together,” she said.</p> <p>“So we talked about starting the CWA to bring all the girls together and do something to reunify all the towns.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.farmweekly.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/focus-to-bring-the-community-together/2757652.aspx?storypage=0" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full article online at Farm Weekly</strong></a></p>