Research by Charles Sturt University has scotched fears that pre-feedlot vaccination of steers is costing beef producers money because of weight loss in the weeks following the jab. The research was by veterinary science student Ms Fauve Buckley. (more…)
Tag: livestock
Breeder says MAEBULL is the `ideal modern-day bull’
Northern Victorian dairy farmer and Holstein breeder Craig Lister reckons it might be time to drive south and personally say thanks to top-ranking Holstein, Calister MAEBULL. (more…)
Protecting sheep from flystrike
A global research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Western Australia has identified compounds in Merino sheep wool that are attractive to Australian blowflies. (more…)
Facial recognition of cattle
An agtech startup co-founded by CQUni alumnus Parampreet Singh has won $30 000 for its ‘Facial Recognition of Cattle’ technology, aimed at ending insurance fraud and straying cattle issues. (more…)
Key strategic priorities for AWI
Australian Wool Innovation’s (AWI) strategic plan for the next three years has been published, with traceability, consultation and measurement and evaluation highlighted as the major investment and operational priorities for the not-for-profit company owned by Australia’s woolgrowers. (more…)
Potential for reduced methane from cows
An international team of scientists has shown it is possible to breed cattle to reduce their methane emissions. (more…)