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Out of all environmental damage that can affect the nutritional value of pasture, frost is more detrimental than flood, drought or insects (Jackson, et al. 2009). In this…
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The importance of dry matter Water content of pastures needs to be considered in the management of cattle during the wetter months. You have no doubt heard dry…
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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.
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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When considering feeding cattle it is important to: Establish the level of performance required (i.e. growth or maintenance). Determine the nutrient requirements the animal needs to perform at…
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Beef cattle nutrition including: planning and managing a supplementary feeding program, protein, urea, molasses, minerals, vitamins and costing supplements.
Key messages Cows lactating during the dry season in northern Australia often lose weight as the pasture diet can’t provide enough protein and energy. The loss of body…
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