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The use of buffalo fly tags on cattle can be very profitable, but there is a risk that these benefits may be lost if tags are not used…
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Guest speakers, attendees, sponsors and industry reps gathered at Kidman Springs for the industry-meets-research event of the year in the Victoria River District (VRD) of the Northern Territory…
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The Livestock Industries team based at Katherine Research Station in the Northern Territory is breaking down gender stereotypes with an all-female team. The team consists of 8 young…
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The hardiness of the Brahman breed from their heat tolerance, parasite resistance and walking ability means that they are one of the most popular breeds in the Top…
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Around 55 producers, industry representatives, NTG researchers and extension staff came together on the 4th of April at Douglas Daly Research Farm (DDRF) for a field day centred around sustainability, integration of mixed farming in the northern beef industry, and to hear research updates.

Key findings F1 Senepol-Brahman females were heavier than Brahmans at weaning (+25 kg), first mating (+18 kg) and as mature cows (+50 kg). The average maiden heifer pregnancy…
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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s (DITT) Livestock Industries team in Katherine have been full steam ahead across the Territory of late with many projects in full…
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Calf loss has huge financial impacts on beef producers across northern Australia, reducing productivity and profitability of most breeding herds. To understand the causes of calf loss in…
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It’s well known that the grazing habits of cattle differ between night and day, but the Self Herding Project at Kidman Springs, NT, has shed new light on…
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