Feed Management in Dry Times
CONTAINMENT feeding can have a role on most farms, but producers should carefully weigh-up their costs this season because of high commodity prices and lower stock values.
Milk Production Increases for Northern States
The year-on-year increase in milk production in New South Wales and Queensland is leading the nation, while Victoria – the biggest milk producing state – is lagging.
Genetic Products Increase Productivity
Genomic testing of dairy cattle and using gender-sorted semen could help lift farm productivity and profitability in the same way as vital inputs such as fertiliser and feed.
Making Quality Maize Silage
Nutrition – Specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – is the key to maximising high-end corn yields, according to one fodder conservation expert.
Covered Feeding Trial at Teys Charlton Set to Answer Some Big Questions
When cattle arrive at the Teys Australia Victorian feedlot, they are now divided for scientific purposes.
Choice underpins cattle comfort at Rangers Valley
Cattle emerge from thick fog, walking along the yard rails in a big group.Next come the pen riders. They are rugged-up.
Managing heat stress to cut production losses and maintain animal welfare
Big producing Australian dairy cows are more susceptible to heat stress than ever before, but scientists have proven that a multifaceted approach is the best way to stem milk losses.
No weather worries for Darwin cattle yards
Leaning on the edge of a concrete feed trough with his arms folded across his chest, Ben Giblett tips his head back slightly while contemplating his answer.
Counteracting the climate delivers dairy production gains
It’s a cool yet sunny day in the rolling coastal hills of south west Victoria.
Dairy cows – mostly black and white Holsteins – dominate the lush green landscape.
From the top of the hills you can see the vast expanse of sea on the far side of the famous Great Ocean Road.
Flexible farming delivers results for Queensland dairy farmer
GRANT LEDGER’S dairy herd has a lot of freedom.
His family’s 220 Illawarra milking cows can choose to graze their lush Sunshine Coast Hinterland property.