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As we get into the tough end of the year with the wet season somewhere ahead of us, some producers have plenty of dry grass and some have…
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Pregnancy testing is a very valuable management tool. To ensure that the returns outweigh the effort and cost, it is essential to establish objectives to determine how the…
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Stringhalt in cattle is due to the inside ligament becoming hooked over the top of the knee, i.e. a virtual dislocation. Read more about possible causes and prevention.

Post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) is a very common condition in weaned calves. It is mainly caused by two coccidia (Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract. Coccidiosis is…
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The beef live export market is the major outlet for stock in northern Australia – find out more about this important cattle market.

An important step in selling cattle is being able to match the live animal to your target market specifications. Common traits to measure include sex, dentition, liveweight, carcase…
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We often hear beef producers complaining about the price of beef in the shops compared to the price they receive on sale to the abattoir. The costs involved…
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Producers who send cattle direct to abattoirs or meat wholesalers are currently paid on the hot standard carcase weight (HSCW) of the animal. Saleable meat yield (SMY) is…
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You may be able to improve your profitability depending on the selling systems you choose. It is useful to keep up to date with selling options in case…
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A summary of some of the key points to consider about producing and supplying cattle to the European Union (EU) market, including contacts.