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The age at which weaning takes place is case specific, and will depend on factors such as: severity and length of dry conditions leading up to the time…
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It is the stage of digestive tract development that governs how early weaned calves are managed. Calves are born with an undeveloped rumen, meaning that they are unable…
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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,…
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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…
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Being able to identify common poisonous plants is a necessary skill for all graziers. Some of the common poisonous plants in northern Australia are listed below.
Surprisingly, there are many poisonous trees and shrubs that are toxic to livestock. Here is a collection of the more commonly found species in northern Australia.
While the risk of livestock falling ill or dying from eating toxic plants can never be totally removed, there are some steps we can take to minimise the…
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Poisonous forbs are everywhere throughout northern Australia. Here is a collection of the more commonly found species…
Brian Pastures Research Facility hosts many pasture and production research trials. Situated in the North Burnett region of Queensland, located approximately 18km SE of Gayndah, Brian Pastures Research Facility is a 2140 hectare property owned by AgForce and leased and operated by Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
FutureBeef asked graziers Kurt Mayne, Ian McCamley, Bruce Mayne and, grazier and feedlot manager Sarah Donovan how they operated their backgrounding and feedlotting businesses. How Kurt Mayne meet’s…
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