Lot feeding and intensive finishing are intensive forms of animal production where groups of animals are placed in yards or enclosures of a minimum size consistent with animal health and comfort. These animals are fed high quality feed rations to achieve optimal rates of liveweight gain. Feedlot design MLA has...

The purpose of this project was to fund the editing and preparation of a tertiary level textbook for publication.The textbook, published as Beef Cattle Production and Trade is the first beef production specific tertiary textbook that covers all aspects of beef production in Australia.The book has been published by CSIRO...

Overcoming the complexities of transporting prime lambs across Bass Strait requires planning, clear communication, good relationships and a flexible approach. A trio operating in northern Tasmania have mastered shipping to the mainland − ensuring lambs are consistently delivered to their destination clean, healthy and strong.

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Background This program of activity explored the existing relationship between meat processors and the pet food industry to gain access to the veterinary nutraceutical market - in particular use of red meat byproducts as possible next generation nutraceutical for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA), and rheumatoid...

Is your feedlot prepared for upcoming changes to the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme?

Livestock transporter Athol Carter – who was a collaborating partner in the Transport hub’s development – said the new central resource will support everyone in the supply chain to better understand their responsibilities and learn about the practical measures they can take to meet industry and community expectations.

Truck driver John Matthewson is no stranger to the red meat industry. He's now a producer and owner of livestock transport company BeefTrans, but John's extensive resume as a buyer for the two major supermarkets, a 10-year stint in the export industry, and as a partner in another transport business, has crafted his unique insights across the red meat supply chain.

Castrating and spaying are important husbandry techniques to prevent unwanted breeding in livestock. Castration is a regular part of cattle, sheep and goat husbandry in Australia. Spaying is a largely restricted to cattle in northern Australia in situations where control of bulls is difficult. Best practice procedure for castration and...