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Key messages Weaning is important to manage breeder body condition and reproduction. Astute managers start weaning before cows start to lose body condition. The smaller the animal, the…
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Weaner supplementation is one of the most critical aspects of successful weaner management. The type of supplement fed should be selected—based on weaner age and weight. This will…
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Vaccinations are an important part of disease prevention in an animal health program. Read more about key vaccines used in Queensland.

Find out how to use NLIS as a management tool to support your business decisions, i.e. linking NLIS tags to animal performance measures.

Vaccines can be used to protect livestock from a number of diseases thereby improving the overall health of the herd and increase productivity. However, using vaccines requires a…
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Dehorning is the removal of the horns from cattle. Read more about the benefits, animal age and condition, hygiene and different methods available.

A summary of the key methods of castrating cattle: surgical, elastrator rings and Burdizzo.

Rearing a newborn calf can be extremely challenging and requires much patience and commitment. The key to success is keeping the calf in a comfortable environment, well fed…
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Many producers believe they can pick when their cattle are affected by worms. This may be so, but there are many other circumstances that cause animals to look…
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Key messages Three broad groups of worms: roundworms, flukes and tapeworms Conduct a worm test of young stock about four weeks after grazing commences and again at weaning.…
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