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2010
Weaning and Educating Calves (20-Jan-10)
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.
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Cattle Transport - Loading Strategies For Road Transport (5-Jan-10)
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.
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Government Regulations in Relation to Purchasing, Moving and Selling Livestock (5-Jan-10)
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. There are a number of legal requirements, which can incur hefty penalties if not observed, when it comes to owning, transporting and selling livestock. Some are state imposed and will vary depending on where you reside whilst others are mandatory national regulations.
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Cattle Infrastructure for Small Farms (5-Jan-10)
Some basic infrastructure will be required if you intend to run livestock on your small farm. The quality and cost will depend on the number of head, production goals and the docility of your animals. Good fencing, from a management perspective, is important. If you are going to run a small herd with females, bulls and weaners then making sure that the fences are able to contain your stock will be vital.
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Understanding Cattle Behaviour on Small Farms (5-Jan-10)
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. Over time you will also learn to be instinctive and sense when they are ill, distressed or hungry and know what their signs are. Remember that cattle are also clever and can learn to be very cunning.
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A Guide to Selecting Small Cattle for Small Farms (5-Jan-10)
I am continually amazed at the number of people seeking to make that Tree Change. It seems that it is everyone’s long term goal to own some land and run some cattle. For many its not about making a profit its just about fulfilling a life time wish of owning some land and running some cows to manage the grass and provide a rural environment for children and grandchildren. Small or miniature breeds fit these criteria perfectly for a number of reasons.
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