Grazing pastures that don’t have adequate rain are not able to meet the nutritional needs of the cow herd without supplementation, say the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Phillip Lancaster, beef cattle nutritionist; Brad White and Bob Larson, veterinarians; and Dustin Pendell, agricultural economist, offered options […]
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The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) will invest approximately $38.5 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during fiscal 2023, subject to USDA approval. In action at the end of its September 7-8 meeting in Denver, Colorado, the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) approved Checkoff funding for […]
At the start of the month, at the inaugural Nioa RL Pastoral Production Sale, Allora, Riverina Roland Sanchez R88 (ET) (PP) offered by Rob and Lorraine Sinnamon, Riverina stud, Kyogle, New South Wales claimed the record at $160,000, selling to the Wheatley and Nioa Partnership. Click to check the original article.
The Queen was famous for the twinkle in her eye and wicked sense of humour, as countless people have recalled over the years. Lydia Stangroom and Toby Keel pick out some of the best anecdotes from among the many tributes paid to her. It’s been several days since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and […]
GENOMIC testing has opened a range of new opportunities for seedstock and commercial cattle producers. For a number of larger and more popular breeds, genomics has been incorporated into the data used to generate Breeding Values, for breeds enrolled in either BreedPlan or IGS. The addition of genomic information has resulted in significant improvements in […]
THE strength of the spring bull sales across the eastern states has not appeared to have eased as the fixtures start to head further north. Watching (remotely) the start of the National Droughtmaster sale in Rockhampton this week, the majority of bulls were selling well into double figures, demonstrating the continued confidence of producers in […]
PGA president Tony Seabrook didn’t hold back on his assessment of government red tape at the organisation’s annual conference last week. Click to check the original article.
Quality rams for value was the consensus from those who attended the 5th On Property Ram Sale held hear Gilgandra. Click to check the original article.
“All our scholars are tackling topics that are important to the sustainability of the industry they love – whether that’s by optimising productivity, meeting market requirements, enhancing biosecurity, reducing chemical inputs, adapting to climate change or improving animal welfare.” Click to check the original article.
Seven bulls sold for $50,000 or more on day one of the Droughtmaster National Sale. Click to check the original article.
Local and interstate buyers went head-to-head at the 24th annual GullenGamble Poll Merino Ram Sale held at Wellington Showgrounds on Tuesday. Click to check the original article.