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Mount Isa Mines Rodeo to see record numbers | North Queensland Register

Current Open Bull Ride champion and muti-award winner Troy Wilkinson, from Upper Horton in north western New South Wales leads the champions line-up, joined by twice Australian Bareback Bronc champion, and three time and current Mount Isa champion, the legendary Fred Osman from Cameron Corner in the far west of New South Wales. Click to […]

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USDA publishes updated proposed organic livestock rule

The USDA released a proposed update to its Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards, an action that represents ongoing changes to several organic animal welfare provisions that have been in the making for the last 20 years. With the expected publication in the Federal Register on Aug. 9, USDA proposes requirements for organic poultry and livestock living […]

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Inflation Reduction Act passes with ag climate investments

Over the weekend the full Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which will provide approximately $40 billion for climate change mitigation and resilience efforts over the next ten years through key agriculture provisions. Vice President Kamala Harris was the tie-breaking vote as the bill now heads to the House for approval. The House is […]

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Tips for controlling flies in livestock herds

Kansas State University Research and Extension veterinary entomologist Cassandra Olds says controlling flies in livestock herds is a problem that “plagues most producers most years.” While most people associate flies as one breed, there are actually four types that impact livestock herds: houseflies, horn flies, stable flies and face flies. “Lucky for us, each fly has a […]

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