Phosphorus and other minerals: Articles and factsheets

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Supplementing stock that are being fed scrub will help them to get the most out of it. Below are some options. Protein A urea or vegetable protein meal…
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Cattle nutrition is a complex subject with a lot of terms, acronyms and numbers that many people don’t fully understand. Find out what the terms on feed labels are referring to.

The GrazingFutures Livestock Business Resilience program funds many events across Queensland. Previous events have included business analysis workshops, herd nutrition days, networking and upskilling breakfasts, land restoration showcases…
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Phosphorus deficiency is a major problem for grazing cattle in much of northern Australia because of the low soil phosphorus levels in many soils. Whilst phosphorus is important in all bodily processes, the major impact of phosphorus deficiency in cattle is a significant reduction in appetite. This results in lower pasture intake and consequently lower energy and protein intake.

Phosphorus (P) deficiency occurs in cattle grazing in many rangeland areas of northern Australia due to low soil P and can substantially reduce cattle growth and breeder productivity. This article demonstrates the economic benefit of feeding phosphorus in these circumstances.

Key messages: Seek professional advice in both the diagnosis and correction of deficiencies. Determine the benefits and costs in your situation. Both deficiencies and excess can cause problems.…
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