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Smaller cows win according to Beef Magazine
An interesting article from America on the profitability of smaller cows. The gist of the story is this: Smaller cows were about US$65 per head cheaper to keep and produced steer calves with total carcass value about US$250 lower, and had a net return per steer of US$74 less. However, because the steers and their dams were … Continue reading Smaller cows win according to Beef Magazine
Could Mugwort be the future for worming?
Please see a link to an interest article on trials of feeding Mugwort to animals as a means of controlling internal parasites.
What do you need to do and when?
The answer to that question will vary with each farm and your schedule for calving and the animal health needs of your particular area. This is just a guide to give you and idea of things you may need to think about. This is what Sandrian Park attempt to do in South East Queensland with … Continue reading What do you need to do and when?
When Smaller Really Is Better
Small Farms August 2023 page 47Download
When do you wean your calves?
A huge advantage of belonging to the network is the sharing of information among members that can greatly improve your own operations as you adapt the learnings to your situation. Below is copies an email from Alison Livermore of Winswood Miniature Herefords in Victoria about when they wean their calves and why. 26 April 2023 … Continue reading When do you wean your calves?
Australian Miniature Hereford Breeders Network 