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Short abattoir lairage can increase yields and profitability for grainfed cattle, study

Short abattoir lairage can increase yields and profitability for grainfed

NEW research has found shortening the period of time between arrival at an abattoir and slaughter (lairage) can increase yields
Riverina’s Werai Station joins latest southern property offerings

Riverina’s Werai Station joins latest southern property offerings

7493ha Werai Station near Deniliquin is described as a droughtproof property with secure water from three sources TWO Riverina properties
Feedgrain Focus: Prices lift as dry creeps south

Feedgrain Focus: Prices lift as dry creeps south

Wheat starting to ripen in Central Qld last week. Photo: Renee Anderson WHEAT and barley have traded mostly higher this
Govt seeking feedback on implementing carbon changes

Govt seeking feedback on implementing carbon changes

Core samples being taken in a paddock to measure the amount of carbon in the soil. Photo: Carbon Link THE
2024 Nuffield Scholars announced with new drought-focused studies

2024 Nuffield Scholars announced with new drought-focused studies

The 2024 Nuffield Scholars announced in Perth this year. Click on image for a larger view DROUGHT resilience has become
Weekly kill: Cattle bookings extend forward, as supply congestion continues to gather pace

Weekly kill: Cattle bookings extend forward, as supply congestion continues

POOR seasonal conditions across an ever-expanding footprint of Australian grazing country are only adding to current slaughter cattle congestion, with
Andy Reul joins King Ranch

Andy Reul joins King Ranch

King Ranch Inc. announced this week the appointment of Andy Reul, executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). As
K-State officially releases CalfDex record-keeping app

K-State officially releases CalfDex record-keeping app

Kansas State University agricultural economics and veterinary medicine staff are taking their knowledge on animal record-keeping to mobile phones with
Effect of calving difficulty on reproductive performance

Effect of calving difficulty on reproductive performance

Dr. Saulo Zoca, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Fall calving season is upon us, and what happens during this
Lawmakers propose industry consolidation study

Lawmakers propose industry consolidation study

Reps. Randy Feenstra, R- Iowa, and Elissa Slotkin, D- Mich, introduced legislation last week to quantify how industry consolidation is
Farm Progress America, September 11, 2023

Farm Progress America, September 11, 2023

Mike Pearson reminds us that Harvest Husker Days is set to begin September 12 -14. It is the nation’s largest
Combining technologies to power up feed efficiency data from individual cattle

Combining technologies to power up feed efficiency data from individual

Feed efficiency is a critical factor that significantly influences the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of extensive livestock systems. While there