Crossbred heifers outperform Brahmans and crossbred breeders perform as well as Brahmans in NT trial
Key findings F1 Senepol-Brahman females were heavier than Brahmans at weaning (+25 kg), first mating (+18 kg) and as mature cows (+50 kg). The average maiden heifer pregnancy rate of […]
Giving fertility a boost
Key messages Both grazing and breeder body condition management are crucial for cows to calve every year. Controlled mating, or seasonal mating, has many benefits including but not limited to […]
Keep an eye out for pasture dieback
Now’s the perfect time for eastern Queensland graziers to check for pasture dieback—a condition that stunts growth and kills productive tropical grass pastures. And, to help with identification and proven […]
NT DITT hits 2023 running with two new staff members
The Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (NT DITT) Livestock Industries Team in Katherine welcomes two new staff members — just in time for a busy 2023! Livestock […]
Evaluation of cross-bred female performance in the NT DITT Senepol crossbreeding project
Key findings First cross Senepol Brahman heifers outperformed Brahman heifers. Mature cow performance of the breeds was similar. Written by Tim Schatz, Principal Livestock Research Officer, Northern Territory Department of […]
To manage cattle you must first manage rangelands — Rangeland Management education for ringers
Written by Stacey Holzapfel, Pastoral Extension Officer, Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade If you’d given me a land system map when I was a first or second […]
Easy P trial update
Key messages: Preliminary results show that heifers perform just as well, if not better under the Easy P treatment, when phosphorus is included in dry season lick, as well as […]
The WA Producer Innovation Fast Track grants have been extended!
PSA: The WA Producer Innovation Fast Track grants have been extended until 15 February 2023! How much and what for? The PIFT grants match up to $20,000 for northern WA […]
Insights from previous flood events
Our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by recent flood waters. Being in the middle of such devastation can be confronting and challenging. With this in mind, […]
Sustainable long term leucaena grass production in northern Australia PDS
The Leucaena Network’s Sustainable Long Term Leucaena Grass Production in Northern Australia producer demonstration site wrapped up recently, bringing an end to a fruitful project. The project aimed to demonstrate […]