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Anaplasmosis threat and economic impact of thin cows

University Products recently brought attention to the economic challenges associated with thin cows, particularly those suffering from anaplasmosis, and the dangers posed by Cattle Fever Ticks (CFT) in the beef industry. The company encourages farmers to prioritize body condition scoring (BCS), along with anaplasmosis vaccination, to support cattle health initiatives that optimize productivity and minimize […]

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Recruitment: Five ways to build loyalty, not turnover

Latest listings on Jobs Central recruitment page: Grain Marketer – WA (Rimfire client) Station Caretaker, Tambo QLD (MTM Pastoral) Broadacre Cropping Manager, Mungindi NSW (Lucas Group) Overseer, Rivbeef, Deniliquin NSW (Spinifex Consulting client) Production Manager (Rimfire client) Livestock and Cropping 2IC, Boorala SA (Excel Farms) Head Stockperson, Georgetown QLD (Cunningham Cattle Co) Computerised Maintenance Management […]

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Overhaul your thinking when it comes to dairy-beef cross cattle

Over the last several years, many dairy producers across the country have bred a percentage of their dairy cow herd with beef semen to produce dairy-beef cross calves intended for beef. This practice has been a way to diversify producer income in a volatile dairy market. Now, with record low native beef herd numbers and […]

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Grilling season brings mixed bag of meat prices

Grilling season has begun, and consumers should expect a mixed bag when it comes to meat options for summer cookouts, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, said the summer grilling season typically kicks off during Memorial Day weekend, as Americans come together to celebrate and […]

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