phosphorus

Updating the Phosphorus Map of Queensland

There is a large portion of Queensland that is known to be deficient in soil phosphorus. Particularly in the north this soil deficiency means that supplementing cattle with…
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Should you supplement with phosphorus?

Low phosphorus levels are a major problem for cattle in northern Australia. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries principal beef extension officer Mick Sullivan said the principal effect of…
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Easy P trial update

Key messages: Preliminary results show that heifers perform just as well, if not better under the Easy P treatment, when phosphorus is included in dry season lick, as…
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The secret to successful supplementation

Many producers in north and north-west Queensland are supplementing cattle, but how can they tell if they are getting the most from this investment? Department of Agriculture and…
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Phosphorus and profit — Hell’s Gate

Come along to Phosphorus and profit at Hell’s Gate Roadhouse on 19 October. Effective phosphorus feeding improves weaning rates, increases weight gains and reduces mortality but can be…
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