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Written by Kath Ryan, Development Officer, Rangelands Team, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, WA. This year is shaping up to be a bumper year for pasture…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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