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‘Early weaning’ refers to the weight (age) of the calf and not the time of the muster. Early weaning is weaning calves that are 100–150 kg and 3 to 4 months […]
By definition, early weaning is weaning calves at an age younger than ‘normal’ practice. In Queensland, the normal range of weaning is at 5–8 months though the range does extend either […]
This booklet focuses on best practice techniques for branding, castrating and dehorning cattle and provides information relating to a number of alternatives for each procedure, including necessary equipment and maintenance, […]
This factsheet compares the profitability of different steer turnoff ages and outlines the key factors in determining optimum age of turnoff in Northern Gulf beef production systems. As part of […]
Typically, it is easier and cheaper to feed a young calf (weaner) and its mother separately, than it is to feed a lactating cow/calf unit. In extreme conditions, early weaning […]
Bodie Willmot, Goolman QLD I own Corymbia, a 42 ha property at Goolman, just outside Ipswich on the border of the Scenic Rim. The property is heavily timbered with spotted […]
Castration is ‘removal of the testicles’ in very young male cattle. However some of the techniques used to ‘castrate’ bull calves in Australia do not involve actual removal of the […]
The Causal factors affecting liveweight gain in north Australian beef herds project aimed to measure the factors that affect within-herd variation in weight gain in extensive Northern Territory beef herds. The […]
The McKay family owns and operates two properties, ‘Umbearra’ and ‘Idracowra’ along the border of the NT and SA, about three-hours south of Alice Springs. This fact sheet explains how […]
Have you weaned and do your cows look a little light or not quite where you would like them to be? Join Extension Officer, Jed Sommerfield (Department of Agriculture and […]
