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When it comes to sourcing the next sire – or team of sires – for your herd, extensive research before sale day can make all the difference. “Purchasing…
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The hardiness of the Brahman breed from their heat tolerance, parasite resistance and walking ability means that they are one of the most popular breeds in the Top…
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Independent research firm, Phillips Group wants to speak with 70 primary producers from across Queensland who have and have not created a plan for future droughts – written…
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As the season progresses and pasture quality declines, supplementing the breeder herd with adequate amounts of urea regularly, will reduce the rate of weight loss typically observed during…
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Turning leaf into beef? Direct grazing or ‘stand and graze’ of irrigated pastures in northern Australia can be highly productive. The combination of warm temperatures year-round, high solar…
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Turning leaf into beef? Direct grazing or ‘stand and graze’ of irrigated pastures in northern Australia can be highly productive. The combination of warm temperatures year-round, high solar…
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Wet Season spelling is a well-known grazing strategy with lots of scientific data supporting it, but practical implementation on a commercial scale can come with challenges. The NT…
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With weaning occurring across Queensland, graziers in ticky country are being encouraged to vaccinate their cattle for tick fever. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries beef extension officer Lara…
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Northern Australian graziers are encouraged to consider breeder herd management as the dry season approaches. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries beef extension officer Kacie Buchanan says year-round mating…
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Unexpected or unusually low pregnancy rates are often the result of disease or bull failure, so generally these are the first areas to investigate. In herds routinely vaccinated…
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