Resources

An explanation of what Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS), specifically Faecal Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (F.NIRS), is and how you can use it to assess the diet quality of the pasture your cattle are eating.

Rules of thumb for estimating the water requirements of different classes and breeds of beef cattle, feed type, impacts of water quality and water sampling.

On this page: The need for protein supplements Role of protein supplements Urea and cattle Effective urea supplementation Types of urea supplements Summary The need for protein supplements…
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When buying cattle and sheep feed it is often difficult to understand the information on the label attached to the product – here is a brief explanation.

To carry out a cost-effective supplement feeding program there are five key things to determine first: What level of performance is required from the targeted group? Is it: a. maintenance or…
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When considering feeding cattle it is important to: Establish the level of performance required (i.e. growth or maintenance). Determine the nutrient requirements the animal needs to perform at…
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An overview of growth and carcase responses from using hormonal growth promotants or HGPs in beef cattle, including Meat Standards Australia grades.

Practical information about molasses supplementation of beef cattle, including: its value as an energy supplement, the main ingredients, feeding methods, mixing supplements, intake control, toxicities, storage, handling, etc.

Beef cattle nutrition including: planning and managing a supplementary feeding program, protein, urea, molasses, minerals, vitamins and costing supplements.

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) is a grading system developed to improve the supply of consistently high quality meat to the beef consumer. MSA is a ‘tenderness guaranteed’ grading…
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