The Rumen: A Digestive Powerhouse Weaning marks a critical transition period in the lives of sheep and cattle, as it entails the gradual shift from milk-based nutrition to solid feed consumption. One of the most significant changes during this period is the development of the rumen, a specialized stomach compartment responsible for the fermentation and breakdown of complex plant materials. Early rumen development is a pivotal phase that directly affects the animals' ability to efficiently d...

Weaning is without doubt one of the most stressful and important times in the lifecycle of an animal. Done well, a calf can be equipped with the foundation to reach its maximum genetic potential, via optimum nutrition and stress management. Prepared cattle are healthier, heavier, and more productive. When? With this advanced nutritional management, calves may be weaned from as early as 8-12 weeks old. This is particularly useful in drought situations when resources are scarce. More commonl...

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Calm cattle win out 27 January 2017 SNAPSHOT: Shane and Claire Harris Location: Dumbalk North, 25km south-east of Leongatha, South Gippsland, Victoria Area: 810ha (owned and leased) Enterprise: Angus and prime lamb breeding and cattle trading Livestock: 2,000 cattle (600 breeders, 1,400 trade stock), 1,600 ewes, 2,000 lambs Pasture: Ryegrass and clover Soil: Red, grey clay and sand peat Rainfall: 1,075mm Weaning cattle using advanced training techniques may take time and commitment...

We are constantly having to get our clients to redo or amend their vendor dec's!!!!!! It's frustrating and can cost the vendor big money if they're vendor dec is incorrect or fails to answer every question . Description of cattle; put in the breed , the sex breakup , the description ie cow bull steer hfr stag etc, the total head number including the break up of different descriptions . Do not put their NLIS tag number!!!  It's not applicable .  NLIS  devices is the number of devices on the cat...