By Madison Kovarna, South Dakota State University Extension Newborn calves have little to no immune system when they are born. One of the keys to starting a calf out on the right “hoof” following birth is ensuring that it has received colostrum in a timely manner. Colostrum is the first milk produced from a dam […]
Canadian authorities have granted market authorization for Bovaer, a methane reducing feed ingredient for cattle, which enables dairy and beef farmers to substantially lower their carbon footprint. The feed ingredient is an important tool for the nearly 10,000 dairy farmers in Canada and will enable them to make a substantial step forward towards their net […]
The reductivist simplicity of a chimney piece designed 200 years ago by Sir John Soane explains the architect’s reputation as a founding father of Modernism. It’s one of those beautiful moments of disruption in history, when it’s as if someone’s experienced time travel and is able to see into the future to create something the […]
Heifers sell to $37,500 at the Big Country Brahman Sale. Click to check the original article.
A plethora of bulls followed closely behind with Lancefield M selling a second bull to Patrick Sharpe, Sharpe Brahmans, Guluguba, for $36,000, while Palmal Brahmans sold their top sire to the Brian and Glenda Kirwood, Somerview Brahmans, Charters Towers for $36,000 and the Faint family of Karmoo Brahmans, Clermont, snapped up the top Garglen Brahmans […]
A plethora of bulls followed closely behind with Lancefield M selling a second bull to Patrick Sharpe, Sharpe Brahmans, Guluguba, for $36,000, while Palmal Brahmans sold their top sire to the Brian and Glenda Kirwood, Somerview Brahmans, Charters Towers for $36,000 and the Faint family of Karmoo Brahmans, Clermont, snapped up the top Garglen Brahmans […]
Ag industry groups have made important submissions about the impact of red imported fire ants to a Senate inquiry. Click to check the original article.
An application for the re-export of livestock returned to Australia to avoid Red Sea rebels has not been approved. Click to check the original article.
> Buntine regenerative agriculture farmer and advocate Stuart McAlpine (third from left) participated in the Accelerating Food Systems Transformation: Multi-stakeholder Action panel session at COP28 in December, 2023. With him were Joao Campari (left), WWF global food practice leader, Diane Holdorf, World Business Council for Sustainable Development executive vice president, Vivian Maduekeh, Global Alliance for […]
The Great Barn in East Lavant might be the pinnacle of open-plan living. I’ve always had a soft spot for barn conversions, principally because I grew up in one. They are often very spacious, surprisingly modern and, most importantly, take heritage buildings and re-use them, which is good for the planet. Probably. One of their […]
Adding Angus into the Hereford herd has added extra stretch while keeping the toughness. Click to check the original article.
Rangers carrying out feral-horse culling to protect the environment in the Kosciuszko National Park are being targeted by members of the public who oppose it. Click to check the original article.