As CEO of Beachport Liquid Minerals, I’m often asked why we invest so much time, money and focus into quality assurance, and why our FeedSafe accreditation is such an important part of that. For us, FeedSafe isn’t a sticker on a drum. It’s a daily commitment to how we operate and the level of responsibility …
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The Northern Australian livestock industry operates under some of the toughest conditions in the country, with not only managing the unpredictability of wet season /dry season, but managing long distances to sale centres, ever-rising costs and difficulties of finding staff. This puts immense pressure on maximising production but keep their operations as cost efficient as …
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Southern livestock systems experience constant nutritional swings, lush spring growth, tightening summer pastures, autumn feed gaps, and cold winter slowdowns. These fluctuations place pressure on cows, heifers, ewes and lambs, influencing fertility, growth, metabolic stability and overall performance. Beachport’s Blue Cap and Green Cap work together to support both year-round nutritional consistency and targeted stress …
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Copper is one of two essential trace elements that can be stored in the fatty tissue surrounding the organs of ruminants, the other being selenium. Because copper can accumulate in the body, overdosing through supplementation can lead to toxicity. However, the more common challenge across many grazing regions, particularly coastal country, is deficiency. Why copper …
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September marks the start of spring across Australia, and with it comes the heightened risk of grass tetany in many grazing regions. While this metabolic condition is often associated with autumn, the lush, fast-growing pastures of spring can be just as dangerous, particularly for mature, lactating spring calving cows. Prevention is vital. Waiting until conditions …
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