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Due to the rumen development issues discussed earlier, management and feeding should be considered relative to age/weight categories. For example, 4 week old calves will have a less developed digestive…
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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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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…