6 Reasons To Purchase Locally Made Cattle Handing Equipment
A well-designed cattle-yard can last decades, processing thousands of cattle in its lifetime and requiring minimal maintenance. Not only does supporting local businesses help the Australian economy, but it also delivers dozens of benefits that help grow the Australian agricultural sector.
Cattle Handling during Calving
Calving season can be stressful and strenuous for anyone – no matter how seasoned the farmer. There is a multitude of concerns that farmers need to keep an eye out for: adequate nutrition, calving difficulties and disease prevention.Read more
Benefits of Steel Shed Storage
No one would argue that valuables are at risk and unprotected when outside, and the resources on your farm are no different. Grain feed isn’t left out in the rain, it’s stored away where it’s dry and it can remain safe. The same is true for any number of things you can find on a farm. Thinking about this raises the question, what’s the best material to use for shelter? Although we may be a bit biased, we have a number of good reasons to believe that the answer is steel shed storage.
Advantages of Keeping Comfortable Cattle
Livestock farmers are under both moral and regulatory obligations to take good care of all the animals living on their farm. But the benefits of keeping comfortable cattle goes far beyond avoiding costly penalties. Although this is obvious, it can be challenging to get the wheels rolling on an animal or cattle comfort strategy.
Using Integrated Pest Management to Protect Your Farm
Any farmer with grazing livestock knows that pastures play a key role in the farm’s success. An unhealthy pasture that doesn’t produce as much grass is a serious cause for concern. If your farm is failing to produce grass, the number of cattle or sheep you can rear will be limited. The productivity of your paddocks is perhaps the largest influence on your profitability as a grazier.Read more
Maximising Safety Through Cattle Yard Design
Avoiding a serious accident is always a top priority on any farm. Despite this, Australian cattle yard design frequently fails to address a number of concerns effectively. Working with animals that can weigh over a tonne means you need to always pay attention to safety. You need to think about this for both workers and cattle. Having good foresight means you are prepared for the worst-case scenario, no matter how unlikely. A reliable design meets every need, making work easier and also maximising the safety of livestock and handlers.Read more
Here are Our Top 5 Ways to Stay Safe Around Cattle
It’s no surprise that when your ‘employees’ weigh around a tonne it is very important to maintain a high level of safety so that both of you can stay safe. For cattle farmers, it’s important to keep up-to-date on any changes released by governing bodies like Animal Health Australia. Read more