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“But, on the upside, the Rockhampton Cattle Club is playing a major role by housing volunteers during Beef Week as it will be used as a meeting place and base for volunteers and we all know that events like Beef Australia would not be possible without its volunteers.” Click to check the original article.
Sugar Research Australia district manager Phil Patane said the trial work being undertaken to make bait more “palatable” to rats, was an industry-wide collaborative effort bringing in experts and industry insiders from SRA, Herbert Cane Productivity Services, the grower collective, and Queensland Canegrowers. Click to check the original article.
In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools in January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. Extension beef veterinarian […]
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September, led by stronger demand in Mexico and […]
It requires no hormones and cows stay in the production cycle. Click to check the original article.
Feed costs are often the largest category of expense for cow-calf producers. Understanding how the cow’s nutrient requirements change throughout the year and how to cost-effectively meet those requirements with the feed resources available can greatly influence an operation’s bottom line. Nebraska Extension will be hosting a four session webinar series in January that […]
By Kenny Burdine, University of Kentucky As we open the final month of the year, most spring-calving cow-calf operations have weaned calves and have an opportunity to assess the productivity and profitability of their herds. To that end, I wanted to quickly review two measures that I feel are of utmost importance to a cow-calf […]
When cattle are fighting flies in the summer, they gather in tight bunches, leading them to eat less while experiencing more stress and discomfort. Beef producers have limited options for controlling the flies that pester their cattle. Moreover, existing insecticides are losing their effectiveness as insects develop resistance to repeated use. Dave Boxler, a Nebraska […]
Catching up at the conclusion of the 32nd Annual Independent Rural Agents (IRA), Pemberton Elite Weaner, Vealer and Breeder Sale at the Pemberton Sportsground last week were Noel Makin (left), Northcliffe, vendors Jo Melville, Henderson-Glendale, Douglas Cumming and Carmel Page, Jarrahlea Pty Ltd, Mayanup and Anthony, Kerry, Colin and Katie Thexton, IRA, Pemberton. Click to […]
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
Rail yard upgrade could increase cattle numbers on train. Click to check the original article.