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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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BENEFITS OF CHOOSING AUSTRALIAN-MADE PRODUCTS: Advantages of Investing in Locally Manufactured Cattle Handling Equipment

Advantages of Investing in Locally Manufactured Cattle Handling Equipment

A well-constructed cattle yard has the potential to endure for many years, facilitating the handling of numerous cattle throughout its lifespan while demanding minimal upkeep. Supporting local businesses not only contributes to the Australian economy but also brings about numerous advantages that foster the growth of the country’s agricultural sector.

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Maximise Efficiency and Productivity with Steel Cattle Handling Equipment

The Australian beef cattle industry is a vital part of the country’s economy, generating around $16 billion in revenue each year. As such, it is important that farmers maintain the efficiency and productivity of their cattle. One way for farmers to achieve a streamlined process that will keep down costs and profits high is by investing in high-quality steel cattle handling equipment.

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How to Shelter Your Cattle This Summer

How to Shelter Your Cattle This Summer

Summer in Australia each year brings higher temperatures, topping the previous year on how hot the country gets. Your cattle (particularly the younger ones) are susceptible to the heat so you want to invest in a quality shed to shelter your cattle this summer.

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Why Autumn is the best time to complete your Farms Projects

Why Autumn is the best time for completing your Farms Projects

As the hot Australian summer begins to cool down and the cold winter air begins to set in, autumn is the perfect time to prepare your farm. When the chill arrives, your farm should be equipped to handle harsh weather. The cold is often hard on livestock, and it is essential to have a safe farm for your cattle.

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Farm Fencing for Beginners

Farm Fencing for Beginners – Fencing Techniques and Your Farm

Well-designed fencing is an important part to any property’s infrastructure. Wandering livestock are not only a risk to themselves, but also a serious public safety risk, particularly when they are on the road. Wandering livestock can injure themselves, and also cause damage to property. However, confining livestock can be a huge hassle without the support of reliable fencing in place, adding unnecessary stress that is easily avoidable.

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15 Years of Steel Fabrication

15 Years of Steel Fabrication

With over 15 years of experience, Steel Supplies Charters Towers has been continuously helping farmers and locals in regional Queensland to build infrastructure that has stood the test of time and harsh Australian climate.

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How Farms Can Recover Effectively After Flooding

How Farms Can Recover Effectively After Floods

The recent flooding in Maryborough, disrupted the livelihoods of many. In times like this it is important to assist one another where possible. Strong currents and submerged paddocks underwater frequently cause significant property damage and danger to livestock, with the potential to bankrupt a farm.

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The Importance Of A Cattle Yard Design To The Natural Flow Of Cattle

The design of a cattle yard is arguably one of the most important elements to reducing the stress upon cattle and also in developing high-quality livestock. There are many small elements in the design, choice of materials, and size that reduce the stress upon cattle. Involving an experienced company in the design process enables Australian farmers to design a cattle yard that will last decades.

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The 5 Biggest Cattle Yard Design Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

When you’re designing a good cattle yard, it can provide a number of benefits to your farm, that make managing your herd a lot easier. The opposite is true as well, as a poorly designed cattle yard won’t just make life more difficult for your cows, but also your cattle handlers and even you. Unfortunately, many farmers make a number of big cattle yard design mistakes that increase the risk of injuries and accidents that can occur while handling cattle.

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