Having the correct amount of phosphorus is critical to the health of your herd.
The beef team at the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) have come up with a range of strategies and calculators to make your phosphorus supplementation decisions easier, both in the paddock and on the budget.
In fact, in this episode Mick “The Mix Master” Sullivan, Principal Beef Extension Officer, DAF Rockhampton and Beef Extension Officer, Kylie Hopkins, admit their deep passion for everything phosphorus related, and how to determine if it is limiting your herd’s productivity.
For more information on any of the concepts they mention, including how to diagnose phosphorus deficiency, feed rate calculators and mixes click here.
Or for more information on planning and managing a supplementary feeding program click here.