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Summary A new tail hair test can measure nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), showing how well individual cattle convert dietary protein into growth and production. Cattle with higher NUE were found […]

Hardy & Trovato Families, Ingham QLD Our 121-hectare property is located near Ingham in Tropical North Queensland, receiving an average annual rainfall of 2,158mm. We run 80 Brahman breeders joined […]

The Price family have been grazing cattle in Central Queensland for decades, but when they purchased a coastal block in 2021, the lurid green of the lush looking pasture masked […]

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 article we […]

When beginning a supplementary feeding program it is important to ensure health problems that can be associated with supplementary feeding are prevented. This article details common health problems that should […]

Drought is a recurring challenge for beef producers in Australia, impacting pasture availability and forage quality. During these periods, implementing effective drought feeding strategies is crucial to maintaining the health […]

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 matter as […]

Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for cattle, required for skeletal growth, muscle development, metabolism, and milk production. A deficiency increases the mortality rate in cows, reduces growth rates, and […]

Year-round mating is common practice for northern Australian beef properties, due to the difficulty in managing the bulls across extensive areas. As a result, many calves are born during the […]

Transporting and handling livestock is a specialist task and one which the whole supply chain relies on to be performed safely, efficiently, and professionally to protect our animals, staff and […]