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Microwave beef and lamb fat measurement tool being road-tested

Murdoch University research engineer Venkata Pamarla, left, demonstrates the microwave system for environmental engineer Manikiran Kaur Virk. A HAND-HELD microwave-based technology that can non-invasively measure fat depth on live cattle and sheep as well as carcases is being developed for several other key traits. The system could be available for broader commercial use by late […]

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Nobbs Cattle Co cracks $170,000 top price | The Land

Philipson Holdings, Cornelia Station, Charters Towers, took home the biggest draft, securing 13 bulls at an average price of $7692, closely followed by Tom Sheahan and Co, Valley of Lagoons, Ingham, with 11 bulls averaging $17,272, and Lawnhill Riversleigh Pastoral, Mt Isa, with nine bulls averaging $5,777. Cattle were sold to buyers across the state […]

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