Just as with people, cattle also pass traits to their offspring that can be measured, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarian Bob Larson talked about heterosis (a superior genetic advantage) and trait heritability with nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. “The more unrelated the cattle are, the greater […]
The riotous colours on the trees around us are one of the highlights of the year — but why do leaves change colour in Autuumn? Mark Griffiths explains. Nature has few rites of passage more impressive than autumn colour. Chiefly a phenomenon of plants found in cool or temperate climes, the transition begins as daylight hours […]
Max Armstrong reports on a new study from the University of Missouri in cooperation with CoBank looking at the rising value of off-farm employment for agriculture. It’s an important tool for providing steady income as well as insurance and other benefits for those living on the farm. This shows a greater link between the farm […]
In a 16 to 15 vote, the Legislative Council has once again disallowed the Government’s floodplain harvesting regulations. Click to check the original article.
Aramac producers, Bob Murphy and family, Everton Station secured the rights to another of the polled entries, the 21-month-old, Cardona Varsity V85 (PP) by the ‘first release and first season’ sire and retainee, Cardona Superman S25 (PP) for $60,000. Click to check the original article.
Wilde Design and Construction shines in the annual Housing Industry Association South West Home of the Year awards. Click to check the original article.
With the $7250 third top-priced ram, a Barloo Merino which sold to the Meyer family, Mulloorie stud, Brinkworth, South Australia, were Barloo/Willemenup co-principal Fraser House (left), Elders State general manager WA Nick Fazekas, Barloo/Willemenup co-principal Richard House and Nutrien Livestock Breeding representative Mitchell Crosby, who purchased the ram for the Meyer family. Click to check […]
Local and volume buyers showed support at the 18th Annual On Property sale for the Normanhurst Border Leicester Stud held near Boorowa. Click to check the original article.
Queensland will have two representatives in the five-person team. Click to check the original article.
The Starritt family at Womboota recorded another excellent ram and ewe sale Click to check the original article.
Ticks are always a concern for humans and animals, but a new one is at the forefront and the invasive little creature is making itself known. The Asian Longhorn tick was most recently found in Missouri. The state veterinarian confirmed the presence in northern Missouri earlier this week. This marks the 18th state to confirm […]
Next Tuesday, October 4, 2022, is shaping as the make or break day for Cattle Australia. At 11am, two groups of Cattle Council of Australia members will vote in a special general meeting on the recently released constitution of Cattle Australia. One group comprises the eight State Farming Organisations, which are the founding members of […]