Salers breeders support Wingham Beef Week
Salers breeders, have once again supported the Wingham Beef Week which ran recently from the 9-14th of May at the Wingham show grounds. Wingham Beef Week is a community based event with a week long program which aims to provide […]
Read MoreAustralian Salers Association – Presidents Letter June 2016
This is my first letter to the Members since becoming President after the AGM back on December 8th, 2015. Since the AGM your ASA Council members have been in regular contact through phone calls and skype meetings. Our first job […]
Read MoreHow to introduce weaner cattle to a new enviroment
Queensland feedlot veterinarian Lachlan Strohfeldt says using best practice cattle handling techniques in the first six months of an animal’s life sets them up for a lifetime of productivity Queensland and central NSW cattle producers have the opportunity […]
Read MoreBelated Happy Mothers Day to all our mums
I have only just come across this but You know you are a show mum when….. If your show supply list is longer than your grocery If you spend your holidays at a show If you have a calf in […]
Read MoreKids and Salers shine at WA Youth Handlers camp
From 21st to 23rd of April this year we saw nearly 100 young and eager cattle handler swamp to the Brunswick Show Grounds from all over WA for the annual 3 day WA Youth Handlers camp. The purpose of […]
Read MoreAdvice for spring calf weaning success
Find out, step-by-step, how to set your weaners up for maximum lifetime productivity in this More Beef from Pastures guide. Advice for spring calf weaning success The management, handling and feeding of weaners is critical to their performance […]
Read MoreBOM weather forecast for May – July
The Bureau of Meteorology has recently put up on their web site their climate outlook for May – July. Odds favour above-average rainfall for much of southern Australia in the coming months, while days are likely to be warmer than […]
Read MoreMaximising fertility in tough seasons
Producers have been warned that Southern Australia’s extended dry spell has placed serious pressure on cattle reproductive performance. “If you think your weaner heifers will struggle to make that 300-320kg target at 15 months, plan early to increase their energy […]
Read MoreManaging bulls for reproductive success – Meat & Livestock Australia
The MLA has put up this article on managing bulls before and during service. It details good practice for our herds and also has links to a couple of workshops. Maximizing the number of calves on the ground in a […]
Read MoreAmerican and Canadian Salers Magazine – March
To give a bit of diversity I have put up these links which will take you to the latest American Salers Magazine and the March edition from the Salers Association of Canada magazine http://salersusa.org/flipbook/magazines/ASA_March2016/index.html http://salerscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016SalersMagazineWeb.pdf
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