Nutrition

An overview of growth and carcase responses from using hormonal growth promotants or HGPs in beef cattle, including Meat Standards Australia grades.

Practical information about molasses supplementation of beef cattle, including: its value as an energy supplement, the main ingredients, feeding methods, mixing supplements, intake control, toxicities, storage, handling, etc.

Beef cattle nutrition including: planning and managing a supplementary feeding program, protein, urea, molasses, minerals, vitamins and costing supplements.

Weaner supplementation is one of the most critical aspects of successful weaner management. The type of supplement fed should be selected—based on weaner age and weight. This will…
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Feed processing usually means altering the physical (and sometimes chemical) nature of feed commodities to optimise utilisation by animals and to enhance mixing and stability of the diet.…
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Because of changes in the price and availability of feeds, lot-feeders need to be able to alter the ingredients or ingredient levels in the diet. Demands on feedlot…
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Feedlotters need a sound knowledge of nutrition to operate a successful feedlot. Financially, it is important to minimise feed costs, yet optimise liveweight gain and maximise feed conversion…
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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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