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New test identifies true polls

A new test to identify 'true' poll animals is now available to seedstock and commercial producers. The likelihood of an animal throwing horned calves can be identified by the test, which may result in a significant premium if the animal is shown to be homozygously polled. Pamela Lawson looks at what it means for Australian beef cattle producers.

Staff Reporter

For many years in the Australian beef cattle industry, horned livestock has been dehorned at marking to reduce carcase bruising and hide damage, and improve human workplace safety. This practice is labour...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

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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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

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.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.