CATTLE

Which cattle breed do I choose?

This is one of the most common questions I get asked by clients who are either looking to set up a new farm or deciding which bull to use this season. It is a tricky one to answer and one that can incite a riot due to the amount of passion breeders often have for their chosen breed.

A Guide to Selecting Small Cattle for Small Farms

There are over 50 recognised breeds of small or miniature cattle throughout the world. To be classified as a small breed means that the breed is governed by a height regulation although every breed has different interpretations of how these restrictions are applied.

Understanding Cattle Behaviour on Small Farms

An understanding of animal behaviour is very important as the greater your knowledge the better your ability to predict an animals response. Whilst some handlers have a natural ability for many the skills are gained from observation and practice.

Cattle Infrastructure for Small Farms

Some basic infrastructure will be required if you intend to run livestock. The quality and cost will depend on the number of head, production goals and the docility of your animals.

Fencing

Government Regulations in Relation to Purchasing, Moving and Selling Livestock

For small or new farmers, purchasing and transporting livestock is not as simple as turning up at the saleyards, buying your animals, putting them in the back of your trailer and taking them home.

Cattle Transport - Loading Strategies for Road Transport

 The prosecution of a grazier for cruelty and failing in the duty of care to transport only animals fit to travel has recently received widespread media attention, highlighting the obligations of all involved in transporting stock.

Weaning and Educating Calves

Weaning is far more than separating the calf from the cow until they both stop bellowing. Correct management and training of calves at weaning sets their pattern of behaviour for the rest of their lives.

Before Weaning

Avoid Cattle Bloat this Season

 With the improving season and pasture conditions across the district, Lachlan LHPA district vets are reminding landholders to think about associated animal health issues, particularly bloat.

Australian First Pinkeye Vaccine For Cattle

 How Pinkeye Affects You?
While the incidence and severity of pinkeye may vary year on year, one thing remains constant, it’s a frustrating and time consuming disease to treat.


When an outbreak occurs your daily routine can include the hassle of:

Wagyu cattle for the experienced small farmer

Beef from Wagyu cattle is recognised as the most valuable of all breeds. Wagyus are recognised for their superior meat texture and flavour, much of which comes from the meats marbling (intramuscular fat).

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