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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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This booklet outlines the chemicals available for use and their label rates on common weeds of the Atherton Tablelands.           This document has been…
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Discover how to get the most out of your breeders in northern continuous mating systems through heifer and breeder management in this article.

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…

Reproductive disease management can be easily overlooked within a beef cattle enterprise, and it requires appropriate management to minimise the impacts on productivity and profitability. In this webinar…
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Breeding herds with an increasing proportion of polled animals is highly topical in the Australian beef industry. Producer and public concerns surrounding dehorning mean that actively selecting for…
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