Leeds Transport operates in some of the most remote parts of the country.

THE next scheduled Beef Connect webinar on 16 July will take a deep dive into the topic of ‘shrink’ in slaughter cattle during transit.

Transporting cattle over long distances can be a stressful process for both animals and producers. Without access to feed and water, cattle can experience significant weight loss – known as ‘shrink’-which can impact their health, productivity, and value.

Shrink occurs as a result of lost fluids, body tissue, faeces, and urine, but the good news is that it’s both measurable and manageable.

Guest presenters will be Meat & Livestock Australia’s Dr Tony Parker and Dr Elizabeth Parker BVSc PhD from Ohio State University.

The pair will talk about:

• The causes of shrink and its impacts on cattle health and market value
• Insights into how shrink can be measured and managed in a realistic and cost-effective way
• Practical strategies that can help minimise shrink, ensuring cattle remain healthier and more market-ready.

Register using the link below to discover how small changes in transportation practices can lead to better outcomes for your herd and your bottom line.

Webinar: Driving down shrink: How producers can protect cattle weight during transit

Date: Thursday 16 July

Time: Noon-1pm AEST (10am AWST, 11:30am ACST)

Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

Registration: Click here to register.  

Beef Connect webinars are a collaboration between Beef Central and FutureBeef (a joint project for the northern Australian beef industry involving Qld DPI, NT Dept of Agriculture and WA DPI). Click here to access FutureBeef website.