Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in livestock

March 14, 2025 | 2 min read
University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency and high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops as they search for the ultimate genotype.

NJ Phillips – quality livestock equipment

March 14, 2025 | 1 min read
For almost a century, NJ Phillips has been supplying reliable livestock treatment equipment, designed to handle the demands of Australian farming.

Protect your cattle, protect your family

March 13, 2025 | 3 min read
With an increased vigilance around zoonotic diseases (diseases which transfer directly from animals to humans), it’s worth reviewing the key reasons cattle producers are utilising Ultravac 7in1 to protect the workforce on their farm.

Preparing heifers for better lifetime breeding value

Feb. 27, 2025 | 3 min read
The success of heifer raising programs hinges on the reproductive health of the heifer group, and how well they have been prepared for their first breeding season.

Autumn is key time for fluke control

Feb. 18, 2025 | 3 min read
Treatment with an effective flukicide that controls all three stages of liver fluke remains the cornerstone of strategic control programs ( Fasciola hepatica ).

Zolvix Plus now registered for use in cattle

Feb. 17, 2025 | 3 min read
Leading animal health company Elanco has announced Zolvix Plus – a leading broad spectrum drench used in the sheep industry – is now registered for use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.

Multi-mineral injection convenient for beef and dairy producers

Feb. 15, 2025 | 3 min read
Leading animal health company, Elanco, has broadened its ruminant nutritional portfolio with the release of a new five-way mineral and vitamin booster, MultiBoost with B12.

Innovative new weapon in bloat control

Nov. 6, 2024 | 3 min read
Leaders in ruminant nutrition innovation, Wagga Wagga based AusFarm Nutrition Products (ANP), have been working with cattle and sheep producers for almost two decades to boost the productivity and profitability of extensive grazing systems.

Headline Exprinex – gold medal drench

Sept. 18, 2024 | 2 min read
Eprinex Pour-On for Cattle is the gold medal performer when we compare it to the competition.

Strike cattle tick before the spring rise

Sept. 4, 2024 | 4 min read
Early season treatment with an effective, residual acaricide is an important method of preventing the build-up of tick populations on cattle and pasture.

Improved nutrition boosts animal health.

July 2, 2024 | 3 min read
Improving nutrition a few weeks before calving is successfully boosting health outcomes for calves and heifers in the trying weather conditions of Australia’s north.

Collaborating for cattle

May 10, 2024 | 2 min read
A cross industry collaboration to improve vaccination uptake and biosecurity on farm is gaining traction and support across the cattle industry and has resulted in the unique program, Immune Ready.

Pestivirus is a pest for bovines.

March 17, 2024 | 2 min read
Pestivirus is an insidious disease that is endemic in both the beef and dairy herds of Australia. It’s estimated that up to 90 per cent of herds have been infected.

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read
As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read
Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.