Rural Business News

Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Market insight

Walk the Line (Post) with Gallagher

March 31, 2024 | 2 min read

The Gallagher Insulated Line Post is a tailor-made, fully insulated line post for low-cost, low-maintenance permanent electric fencing for cattle, horses, sheep and deer.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Pestivirus is a pest for bovines.

March 17, 2024 | 2 min read

Pestivirus is an insidious disease that is endemic in both the beef and dairy herds of Australia. It’s estimated that up to 90 per cent of herds have been infected.

Cattle health - Market insight

Effective weaning = thriving calves

Feb. 10, 2024 | 3 min read

As a beef farmer it is important to get the transition of weaning your stock right. An effective weaning strategy ensures calves continue to thrive, develop and improve body condition.

Cattle health - Market insight

Cattle bolus for cattle health

Feb. 10, 2024 | 2 min read

Launched in Australia in 2023, the revolutionary and unique Cosecure Cattle Bolus is now available from Abbey Animal Health.

Cattle health - Market insight

ProviCo hosts farm health forum

Feb. 9, 2024 | 2 min read

An upcoming ProviCo Calf Health Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for the industry to gain insights from international experts while connecting with fellow professionals.

Cattle health - Market insight

Improved productivity in a bolus.

Feb. 8, 2024 | 2 min read

In modern livestock management, ensuring optimal performance in cattle is essential for both the economic success of the farm and the welfare of the animal.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health - Sheep care & health

Long-acting trace elements for livestock

Sept. 20, 2023 | 2 min read

The effective delivery of trace elements is crucial for the optimal health and productivity of both cattle and sheep.

Animal nutrition & supplements - Cattle health

Cattle selection for nitrogen use efficiency

Sept. 15, 2023 | 2 min read

A simple test to select nitrogen-efficient cattle is the outcome of years of research at The University of Queensland.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Merchandise

Easy weighing and animal ID with new T40

June 23, 2023 | 2 min read

Weighing livestock is a fundamental part of managing and monitoring your animals, whether you have a mob of five, or five hundred.

Cattle health - Merchandise

Simplifying calf rearing

April 19, 2023 | 2 min read

“Helping farmers achieve the best possible results with the resources they have available.” This is the outcome that MaxCare is trying to achieve with their clients, says Maxum business manager Tom Newton.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Golden opportunity to track stock performance

March 13, 2023 | 2 min read

Making decisions based on accurate data is the future of farming. With the introduction of mandatory electronic identification (EID) of sheep across Australia, there’s a golden opportunity to do more than just tag your animals.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID

Smarter fencing solution for all needs

March 12, 2023 | 3 min read

Australia is a diverse country, with a range of different ecosystems and landscapes to protect and nurture. Gallagher leads the market in offering an extensive product range that reflects the diversity of Australia’s environment and has a premium fencing and animal management solution for the needs of any property.

Fencing, livestock handling & ID

A new and powerful view of the fence line

March 12, 2023 | 2 min read

Reality television shows might be all the go, but it’s the rise of smart technologies that is really giving farming customers an exciting view of their farms.

Cattle health

HGP market tipped to rapidly recover

Feb. 27, 2023 | 3 min read

Excellent seasonal conditions in many parts of northern Australia, increased breeder numbers and buoyant beef prices means the Hormonal Growth Promotant (HGP) market is being tipped to quickly recover to pre-drought levels.

Cattle health

Cloud app harnesses animal performance data

Feb. 25, 2023 | 3 min read

Easier access to animal performance data and the ability to easily monitor and edit it, is becoming increasingly important as producers face ever increasing demands on their time.