Turning leaf into beef – Part 3: Troubleshooting

Turning leaf into beef? Direct grazing or ‘stand and graze’ of irrigated pastures in northern Australia can be highly productive. The combination of warm temperatures year-round, high solar radiation, plus water and nutrients is a recipe for very high pasture growth rates. However, the sweet spot for optimal feed quality and yield is narrow. Both under-grazing and over-grazing cost cattle growth rates and the bottom line. Therefore, management is key to successfully and profitably grazing irrigated pastures in northern Australia.

Veterinarian Dr Kevin Bell, a distinguished former DPIRD staff member and former Innovation Manager at Pardoo Wagyu is featured in the video ” Grazing irrigated pastures in northern Australia – Part 3 Troubleshooting”. With extensive experience in livestock management and as a highly respected animal scientist, Dr Bell brings invaluable expertise to this discussion.

In this video, he provides insights into troubleshooting the common challenges encountered producing beef on irrigated pastures in northern Australia. Dr Bell emphasises the importance of regularly monitoring cattle growth rates and the importance of conducting thorough grazing management checks. These practices are essential to mitigate the risks of both under- and over-grazing, which can significantly impact productivity and animal well-being. Additionally, Dr Bell addresses critical health issues such as trace element nutrition and managing insects and parasites. His guidance aims to equip producers with the necessary knowledge to maintain herd vitality and productivity.

This video is an important resource for everyone looking to improve irrigated beef production.