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Calculating cost of production
For producers wanting to improve the performance of their beef and lamb enterprise, a good understanding of the current health of the business is essential. Cost of production is a key factor affecting the profitability of livestock-producing businesses. Find out more...
Tips & Tools: MSA beef information kit (PDF, 926KB)
This information kit shows you how to comply with the MSA scheme to explaining the key factors which influence meat eating quality. Order a hardcopy
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Yard weaning methods for preparing feeder cattle (PDF, 286KB)
The beef breeding industry needs to add value to its products wherever this is cost-effective. Each step in the production chain is important. The point of entry to the feedlot is a critical one because cattle are more likely to suffer from respiratory disease and poor weight gain if they are stressed during this period.
Maximising eating quality with tropical breed cattle (PDF, 138KB)
All breeds of cattle are eligible for the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) program. This fact sheet outlines how on-farm management of genetics, nutrition and weight gain will maximise eating quality of beef from tropical breed cattle and how processors can further improve product by ageing primal cuts for extended periods or using tender stretch hanging techniques.
Weed removers, pasture improvers - effective weed control
(PDF, 218KB)
Effective long term control of pasture weeds can be obtained from an integrated approach incorporating a range of management tools. This factsheet outlines the three main steps of a successful weed management program.
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Rearing dairy beef calves (PDF, 207KB)
Understand the key targets that must be achieved by each calf for successful early weaning. Contain rearing costs by dairy beef calves to allow early weaning at four to six weeks. Ensure healthy growth and rumen development with the right selection of milk replacers and calf starter feeds.
Growing out dairy beef (PDF, 665KB)
Successfully grow out dairy beef bulls on pasture, with supplementation as needed to fill nutritional gaps. Determine target growth rates based on target market specifications, feed costs and expected return on investment. Ensure that growth targets will be achieved by monitoring both cattle and pasture.
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