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Cattle health

Annual vaccination protects sheep and cattle from anthrax in high-risk areas

Oct. 24, 2022 | 2 min read

Livestock producers who manage properties where anthrax has previously occurred, including areas bordered by Bourke and Moree to Albury and Deniliquin in the south, have been reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax.

Cattle health - Management

Buffalo fly rated costliest pest threat to cattle

Oct. 12, 2022 | 3 min read

A recently published MLA report, Priority list of endemic diseases for the red meat industry — 2022 update by Shephard et al. (2022), has revealed that buffalo fly is now the costliest endemic disease to the Australian cattle industry.

Cattle health - Merchandise

The ‘perfect storm’ for cattle tick

Aug. 8, 2022 | 3 min read

This year’s mild winter temperatures and ongoing wet conditions has created the ideal environment for an increase of cattle tick numbers in parts of northern Australia.

Cattle health

New CLASSIC joins growing MaxCare range

July 20, 2022 | 2 min read

With the latest addition to its family, MaxCare looks to solidify its place as the leading calf milk replacer following the release of the new MaxCare CLASSIC.

Cattle health - Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Cattle weigh themselves with Trutest

Aug. 26, 2020 | 2 min read

The Tru-Test remote walk over weighing (Remote WOW) system has revolutionised the way Australian cattle producers run their business as it means that cattle can now effectively weigh themselves – without a human in sight.

Cattle health

Good feed, good milk, good calving: research hones in on cow fertility

July 1, 2020 | 2 min read

Animal science researchers say keeping the spotlight firmly on improving cow fertility and reducing cow and calf losses in harsh environments will continue to build northern cattle live weight production and efficiencies.

Cattle health - Sheep care & health

New research targets nematode control

June 2, 2020 | 2 min read

Bacteria and fungi in sheep faeces and pastures may unearth new natural antiparasitics that could also prevent multi-drug resistance.

Cattle health

Scientists seek landholder help to combat toxic fireweed

Jan. 30, 2020 | 2 min read

Fireweed is one of eastern Australia’s worst invasive species, and scientists are asking landholders for on-the-ground information about where it is growing and how they deal with it.

Cattle health - Sheep care & health

ZOETIS - SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES

Jan. 10, 2020 | 2 min read

Australia is currently facing the worst bushfires in its history, with officials noting the crisis is unlike anything the country has ever seen and could have long-lasting impacts. The impact to livestock, pets and wildlife has been devastating. According to the Wall Street Journal, thousands of livestock have already been killed – additional hits on a farm sector that was already suffering from a three-year drought – and millions more animals have been impacted. As always in the face of disaster, Zoetis colleagues are stepping up to support customers and communities by providing emergency veterinary services and consultations, organising product donations, and supporting the mental health of those affected through our relationship with Beyond Blue.

Cattle health - Northern cattle

Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Sept. 30, 2019 | 3 min read

A vaccine to protect Bos taurus breeds from the costly cattle tick is getting closer, paving the way for northern producers to introduce genetics capable of opening doors to new, high-value markets.

Cattle health - Northern cattle - Sheep care & health

Elanco to Buy Bayer's Animal Health Business for $7.6 Billion

Aug. 21, 2019 | 1 min read

Elanco will pay for the unit with 70% cash and the remainder in stock. Specifically, an Elanco statement explained the terms:

Cattle health

Developing new tick management tools

July 25, 2019 | 3 min read

MLA‑funded research is aiming to deliver a new, once‑per‑season‑dose cattle tick vaccine to producers.

Cattle health

Sydney team awarded $1m industry grant for new cattle vaccine

June 10, 2019 | 2 min read

A team of scientists at the University of Sydney have been awarded a $1 million grant by Meat and Livestock Australia to fund new vaccine development for feedlot cattle.

Rural Business News

Annual vaccination protects sheep and cattle from anthrax in high-risk areas

Buffalo fly rated costliest pest threat to cattle

The ‘perfect storm’ for cattle tick

New CLASSIC joins growing MaxCare range

Cattle weigh themselves with Trutest

Good feed, good milk, good calving: research hones in on cow fertility

New research targets nematode control

Scientists seek landholder help to combat toxic fireweed

ZOETIS - SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS IN THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRES

Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Elanco to Buy Bayer's Animal Health Business for $7.6 Billion

Developing new tick management tools

Sydney team awarded $1m industry grant for new cattle vaccine

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