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Herd Productivity

Project start date: 31 July 2004
Project end date: 30 November 2005
Publication date: 01 March 2007
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grassfed cattle
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Summary

Molasses based energy protein mixtures were found to improve breeder performance and weaner live weight gain during the dry season. Good management was recommened to feed these high cost supplements to specific groups of cattle to maximise economic returns.

More information

Project manager: Michael Goldberg
Primary researcher: Mt Surprise Beef Group