Discover how to get the most out of your breeders in northern continuous mating systems through heifer and breeder management in this article.

Good, low stress cattle handling improves productivity, such as liveweight gains, conception rates, weaning, meat quality, etc. and decreases your stress!

The fertility of a breeder herd has a significant impact on the profitability of a beef breeding business. Basically, more weaners from a set number of breeders over…
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When deciding on a supplement strategy, it is important to determine the cost of the supplement in relation to the nutrient you require. In some cases, the supplement…
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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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The Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) has offered free, on-station, Rangeland Management Courses for over 20 years. The aim of these courses is to…
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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.

Successful scrub feeding is not limited to the more palatable and nutritious species, especially during dry periods. Scrub with a higher fibre content, and lower nutritive value, can…
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Protein A urea or vegetable protein meal supplement will supply additional protein to boost appetite and improve performance. Leaves of the more palatable trees, such as mulga, wilga,…
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Homebrew lick, a customized supplement for cattle, boasts approximately 35-50% crude protein and has proven effective as a nutritional boost for cattle with access to abundant but low-quality…
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