Archive for May 21st, 2008
« Previous Entries Next Entries »Nutritive Values of Feeds
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Lucerne is the “king of fodders” because it provides high quality, high protein feed all year round. This is particularly significant in the subtropics where tropical grasses are frosted and lose their nutritive value in the winter months.
Compared with other feeds (see the following table) the protein and calcium contents of lucerne […]
NLIS in Queensland—and what it means for you
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
The NLIS (or National Livestock Identification Scheme) is being introduced in Australia in an effort to be able to trace animals from birth to slaughter. This will enable producers to find improvements in market access as well as aiding in disease management and issues relating to residue control.
The Queensland government has decreed that […]
Management of pastures for horses
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Horses are hard on pastures. Unlike cattle, horses have upper incisors and mobile lips which enable them to selectively and heavily graze pastures. “Horse” pastures are easily recognized because they have alternating areas of heavily and lightly grazed pasture. This pattern is referred to as “lawns” and “rough”.
A large proportion of the […]
Herbs for Livestock Health
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Have you ever driven along the road and noticed how healthy and shiny some cattle are, and on the other hand how under conditioned and dull some look? You can be pretty sure the farmers weren’t up at dawn shampooing and conditioning them all with some expensive stuff from the store.
It is usually a […]
Banding a western horse’s mane
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Banding a horse’s mane is a pretty standard procedure for approved showing and for many open shows. It can make your horse’s mane lie flat and close to the neck even on a windy day. When the mane lies close to the neck it gives the illusion of a slimmer neck.
When you are just starting, […]