Extended periods of extreme wet weather can severely impact cattle nutrition. Restricted access to pasture can lead to poor gut function, increasing the risk of sickness. Additionally, when…
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Every dry season we are hit with the double whammy nutrition effect, of declining nutrient levels and digestibility in pasture. If you missed this article, click here to…
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Supplementing the diet of your livestock with key missing nutrients can provide a remarkable return on investment. But how do you know you are providing your animals what…
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In this Calf Alive symposium presentation, Dr Tom Kasari, Veterinary Epidemiologist, Colorado, gives an excellent summary of the American beef herd and describes how important cow nutrition and body condition are to ensure a strong newborn calf.
Key messages To consistently achieve a high level of cow reproduction, management is required that results in: a high proportion of cows becoming pregnant early in the optimum…
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Case studies of changes made by landholders as part of the GrazingFutures Livestock Business Resilience program and the resulting benefits.
Trial Overview Surgical husbandry procedures such as castration and dehorning on beef cattle is sometimes necessary. Practically and effectively managing animal welfare and pain associated with these procedures…
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Key messages: Seek professional advice in both the diagnosis and correction of deficiencies. Determine the benefits and costs in your situation. Both deficiencies and excess can cause problems.…
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The McKinlay Shire in Northwest Queensland, often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Gulf,’ has become a gateway of opportunity for many. For Clif and Rebecca Brewer,…
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Written by Kylie Hopkins, Beef Extension Officer, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Navigating cattle supplements can be tricky… How much grass do cows need? Do they have a…
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