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Mastering the Art of Cattle Yard Design

Mastering the Art of Cattle Yard Design

Designing an efficient cattle yard system is a complex but rewarding task that involves careful planning and attention to detail to ensure the well-being of your cattle and the productivity of your operations.

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Managing the Risks of Cattle Handling: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing the Risks of Cattle Handling: A Comprehensive Guide

Cattle handling involves diverse activities across settings like paddocks, feedlots, and during transportation, each carrying inherent risks. As such, ensuring the safety of both livestock handlers and the animals is crucial to the success of your farm.

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Selecting the Optimal Design for Your Cattle Handling Facility

Selecting the Optimal Design for Your Cattle Handling Facility

Choosing the best cattle handling facility design is paramount to ensuring not only the efficiency of your operations but also the welfare of the animals and the safety of handlers. The right design can significantly reduce stress for the cattle and the people working with them, leading to a more productive and sustainable operation.

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Your Guide to Effective Cattle Yard Design

Your Guide to Effective Cattle Yard Design

Designing efficient and sustainable beef cattle yards in Australia requires a comprehensive understanding of both the environmental conditions and the specific needs of cattle. This task involves careful planning to ensure animal welfare, worker safety, and operational efficiency.

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Effective Recovery Strategies for Farms Post-Flooding

Effective Recovery Strategies for Farms Post-Flooding

Cyclone Kirrily, which recently struck Queensland, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with extensive flooding affecting many regions, including Charters Towers. Strong currents and submerged paddocks underwater frequently cause significant property damage and danger to livestock, with the potential to bankrupt a farm. Farmers are no strangers to dealing with natural disasters. Unexpected natural disasters like flash flooding create issues that are often noticed only once it’s too late. Moreover, to make bad situations worse, often at times like these, issues that have been built up over time rise to the surface.

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Keeping Brahman Cattle Cool: Best Practices for Cattle Sheds in the Australian Summer

Keeping Brahman Cattle Cool: Best Practices for Cattle Sheds in the Australian Summer

As the Australian summer approaches, cattle farmers face the annual challenge of ensuring their Brahman herds stay healthy and comfortable in the extreme heat. Brahman cattle, known for their adaptability to warm climates, still require thoughtful care during these hotter months. This blog post will delve into effective strategies for maintaining cattle sheds that provide optimal conditions for Brahman cattle during the Australian summer.

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5 Common Beef Cattle Handling Mistakes

5 Common Beef Cattle Handling Mistakes: A Comprehensive Overview

Beef cattle handling is a critical aspect of livestock management, influencing animal welfare, productivity, and overall farm efficiency. However, like any complex task, it is prone to mistakes that can have significant repercussions.

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Best Practices for Handling and Transporting Cattle in Hot Weather

Best Practices for Handling and Transporting Cattle in Hot Weather

As the scorching summer sun bears down on the vast landscapes of Queensland, cattle producers are yet again faced with the challenge of safely handling and transporting their livestock in the heat. Efficient and humane practices during loading, unloading, and transportation are crucial to minimise stress on the animals and ensure their well-being.

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How to Optimise Your Cattle Facility Design

How to Optimise Your Cattle Handling Facility

Investing in a cattle facility in Australia demands careful attention to structural design, cutting-edge equipment, and highly efficient operational methods. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a newcomer, prioritising efficiency and effectiveness is essential when shaping your facility. Australia presents unique statistics and climatic considerations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Minimising Safety Hazards During Cattle Handling

The Ultimate Guide to Minimising Safety Hazards During Cattle Handling

Handling cattle is a critical aspect of livestock operations, but it comes with inherent risks. Given their size and tendency to become agitated, there’s an increased potential for injuries, both for the animals and handlers. In Australia, where beef cattle farming is a cornerstone of agriculture, it’s imperative to address these challenges.

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