Welcome to the cattle station classroom podcast. In todays lesson we are going to learn about the Business Edge course. During the two days of The Business EDGE you will acquire the knowledge and skills to… Determine if all the family needs and aspirations can be funded by the business Prepare and understand key financial […]
Welcome to the cattle station classroom podcast. In todays lesson we are going to learn about heifer management. Here’s the thing – heifers need special treatment compared to cows. They’re a little more high maintainenace, but it’s really important because if a heifer isn’t setup for success from the start, it can mess up her […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today’s lesson we are going to continue our lesson on Dark Cutting Syndrome in beef. In this episode (part 2) we will be learning about what causes cattle to become dark cutters, and what we can do to reduce it’s incidence in the meat value chain. In […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today’s lesson we are going to be learning about Dark Cutting Syndrome in beef, which is one of the most prominent meat quality issues worldwide. In this episode I am joined by Dr Peter McGilchrist, a senior lecturer in Meat Science at the University of New England. […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today’s lesson we are going to be learning about how to measure phosphorus levels in the diet of cattle. In planning this episode, I referred to a number of resources, including the book: “Why do cattle need phosphorus? A guide for northern beef producers”, which is available […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom Podcast. In today’s lesson we are going to be learning about phosphorus and the impacts of a phosphorus deficiency in cattle. Cattle need phosphorus for almost every vital function of the body. It is used for building bones and teeth, metabolising fat, carbohydrates and protein, producing milk and for […]
Welcome to the cattle station classroom podcast. In today’s lesson we are going to learn about urea supplementation during the dry season. Please note: the topic of cattle nutrition and supplementation is huge, and we are only covering a small portion in this episode. If there’s a particular topic you’d like more information on, please […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom podcast. In today’s lesson, we are going to learn about cattle health and welfare during castration and dehorning. More specifically, we’re going to learn about the pain relief product, Tri-solfen. To do this, I’m going to be joined by Mick O’Grady and Dr Rick White from Elanco Animal Health. […]
Welcome to the Cattle Station Classroom podcast. In today’s lesson, we are going to learn about pain relief medication for beef cattle. The information presented in this episode is for educational purposes only, and in no way replaces advice from a veterinarian. Producers should always consult with a veterinarian before engaging in the use of […]
