Reproductive disease management can be easily overlooked within a beef cattle enterprise and it requires appropriate management to minimise the impacts on productivity and profitability. Join University of Queensland animal..Read More
Join Professor Mike McGowan from the University of Queensland as he discusses the management of the two venereal infections – Vibriosis and Trichomoniasis; the major viral cause of reproductive loss in beef herds – Pestivirus (BVDV) and Leptospirosis – a disease that can affect both cattle and humans…Read More
As the impact of buffalo fly increases and marches further south, selection for resistance may become increasingly important. However, its worth noting resistance to buffalo fly and development of lesions are two different traits, so its important to consider both in any selection decisions..Read More
A new calculator has been developed, based on published results from 46 veterinary research studies, which is designed to give Australian cattle producers clear “dollars and cents” answers to the question of whether it is worth vaccinating their herd for Pestivirus…Read More
One tropically adapted seedstock producer taking the opportunity to use genomics to both better improve their selection process and provide clients with clear data on the genetic merits of bulls is Valera Vale Droughtmasters, near Augathella QLD. The stud’s 2023 sale is the first within the Droughtmaster breed to provide Genomic Breeding Values for all catalogue listings…Read More
Setting criteria around the characteristics of a preferred seedstock producer has probably been something that most commercial cattle producers in the industry have been reluctant to do. This may have been due to many of the subjective factors that influence the perceptions held towards various programs, writes genetics editor Al Rayner. ..Read More
American Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus, otherwise known as pestivirus…Read More
Meat & Livestock Australia has funded a project to produce and test mRNA vaccines that can be rapidly mass produced in Australia in the event of a lumpy skin disease or other exotic disease outbreak…Read More
The high cost of bulls, strong cattle prices and good seasonal conditions are driving an increase in the uptake of artificial insemination in commercial beef herds. For those wondering how to get started, artificial breeding company Vetoquinol has produced a useful podcast, featuring Dr Jo Connolly from Impact Veterinary Services…Read More
Bull breeders engaged with upcoming autumn 2023 bull sales will be among the first cattle industry stakeholders to adopt the new Immune Ready vaccination platform…Read More