As requirements for Phosphorus increases during the wet season, it is important to provide cattle with supplements. In this article we'll discuss the different types of phosphorous supplements available, the pros and cons of each option and how to calculate their cost per head.

Dung beetles are a group of hardworking insects that use dung for nesting and feeding. Australia has over 500 species of native beetles, the majority of which process the coarse pellet like dung of marsupials. As only a small number of native species evolved to break down cattle dung introduced species were brought into Australia in the 1950’s.

Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers improve and refine their breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies, to achieve desired production targets. Presenters: Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services), Tim Emery (Qld Department Agriculture & Fisheries) and ACV Vet Dr Trevor Smith (North Australia Veterinary Group).