Weather forecasts - sources and interpretation (05/23)

Australia has several climatic regions which are affected by many different weather systems.

Australia has several climatic regions which are affected by many different weather systems. These weather systems vary from year to year, and are largely driven by changes in large-scale atmospheric circulation which can result in extreme weather events such as fires, floods or drought. Australia’s weather is influenced by several key climate drivers including:

• Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)

• El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

• Southern Annular Mode (SAM)

• Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)

• Australian Monsoon

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Drought Research Reports

Restocking strategies (12/23)

Animal health considerations when restocking

Drought budgeting and banking (10/23)

Drought takes a toll on farmers whether it be physically, financially or emotionally

Animal health in drought (09/23)

Cattle and sheep can be more vulnerable to the effects of parasites and infectious diseases during droughts due to lower immunity associated with poor nutrition and increased transmission from animals being closer to each other.

Annual Reviews

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