Resources

Body condition score is an important driver of business profitability and in this video, Eric Simon (cattle producer from May Downs in Queensland) discusses three key topics that help…
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Biosecurity is an important consideration for every land manager. Protecting your property from disease and weed risks is essential. In this short video, Ann Coward, a grazier from Calliope in…
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Farm safety is an important component of any beef business. Sadly, farm fatalities are all too common. In this short video Brigid Price, from the Arcadia Valley, north…
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Dan and Emma Jane Burnham, graziers at Stonehaven near Thangool in Queensland, have been busy managing and minimising soil erosion on their property. Watch and see how they…
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In this short video, Melinee and Rob Leather from Barfield Station, Banana in Queensland discuss how they use mapping technology to strategically locate water points on their property.…
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Melinee Leather, a beef producer at Banana in Queensland, discusses what the cattle welfare standards mean for your business in this short video. From 1 October 2017, producers needed…
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In this short video, Richard and Amy Holcombe share their experiences of growing grass for good ground cover on their property in Moura, Queensland. Visit the Grazing and…
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Forecasts and trends in Queensland agricultural, fisheries and forestry production, including industry performance, consumer behaviour and social and demographic trends.

Water is one of the most important factors of successful livestock production. If water quality is poor livestock drink less. When livestock drink less, they eat less, lose condition and have less milk. These Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia, pages cover: water salinity, blue-green algae, contamination, water testing and where to get more information.

This Meat & Livestock Australia factsheet provides information on determining which calves require treatment for scours, how to select and use oral electrolyte solutions for best results and when to consult your veterinarian during a calf scours outbreak.