Many beef cattle producers have been put off using Whiteface breeds in the past, believing they are more prone to eye cancer. Eye cancer is heritable, so it can be effectively managed by selective breeding. Pamela Lawson looks at the animal's eye features to minimise cancer in herds.
Eye cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australian cattle, with its prevalence being as much as 20 per cent in some herds. Herefords, Poll Herefords and Whitefaced Friesians are most susceptible,...
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Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.
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This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.
Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.
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