Category: Cattle

Early weaning in dry seasons

With the season turning dry in many regions across Australia, livestock producers are having to assess the carrying capacity of their properties moving forward and be proactive in their decision-making on how they manage their animals’ nutrition requirements. Early weaning is one way to reduce the pressure on stocking rates in dry seasons. Nutritionists and …

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Amino acids the building block of protein

Amino acids are the building block of protein for utilisation of both dry and green feed. There are 10 essential amino acids and 10 known non-essential amino acids that are important for effective livestock production. The body does not produce essential amino acids naturally, so they need to be introduced. Non-essential amino acids can be …

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Fulvic acid: natural electrolyte and chelating agent

For Beachport it was one thing to have mastered the science behind seagrass concentrate, then adjust the formula to include trace elements, but the magic was still to come in the fulvic acid. Fulvic acid is one of nature’s most powerful natural electrolytes and a naturally occurring chelating agent. It stimulates the rumen, is completely …

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Why Seagrass is a vital ingredient to improve livestock production

Beachport Liquid Minerals uses a Seagrass extract base in our liquid supplements as it is a key part of our belief in a sustainable circular economy. Its amino acid content is extremely beneficial for overall production of livestock including improving feed conversion, weight gain, conception, health and the immune system in cattle and sheep. Seagrass …

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The Beef Wrap // 2021

Lachlan, Charlie, and Dave had a brilliant time at Beef 2021 and enjoyed catching up with so many current clients as well as chatting to some new faces! Now the dust has settled, and we’ve had a minute to reflect we can’t help but still feel the buzz following the iconic event! There was a lot of …

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Beachport Liquid Minerals // Rumen Protection = Sustainability & Better Feed Conversion

Rumen Protection = Sustainability & Better Feed Conversion for Livestock

The concept of Beachport Liquid Minerals was born nearly two decades ago out of a personal need for a more cost effective, more sustainable and efficient form of livestock supplementation. Today, the livestock producer is under immense pressure from a range of facets in this modern world including the traditional pressures of seasonal conditions and …

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Application is simple, & innovative

Right from the get go, (back in 2006), Beachport have always believed in water medication because every animal has to drink, and that’s why we’re so passionate about our unique 3-in-1 formulation derived from kelp/seagrass extract, fulvic acid, and chelated elements. Beachport products won’t break down or separate when dispensed into water because of the innovative …

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Red Cap’s Versatility is Hard to Beat

Horsepower is a very important part to a livestock enterprise, and we’re not talking about the horsepower you fill up with petrol (Wink). Beachport Liquid Minerals formulated and released Beachport Red Cap in 2015 for horses because livestock producers saw the benefits of our original products in their livestock, and wanted a simple solution for …

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Phosphorus Deficiency is an Australia Wide Issue

Although Phosphorus deficiency is typically known as an issue in Northern Australia, feedback from our Regional Managers and clients suggests it’s very much a deficiency experienced Australia wide. Producers in the temperate climates of Australia have been fighting Phosphorus deficiency for years by applying phosphate fertilisers to pastures and crops. Phosphorus will eventually be available …

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Q&A With Founders & Owners Kym & Chris Sutherland

There have been many changes over the past few months for all of us, and as we’ve looked into ways to continue to adapt to the current climate, it has also given us some time to reflect on our journey, and where it all began over 14 years ago. We’ve taken this opportunity to sit …

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Radical Weaning in Northern Australia

In recent years producers have been facing harsh seasons head on, developing practices to rise above the seasonal challenges thrown their way. Radical Weaning in Northern Australia is one of those and is arguably the most effective strategy to help combat feed shortfalls in some of the harshest country in Australia. It is all about …

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Mag March // Magnesium is Key for Autumn Calving & Lambing

It’s Mag March! Annually, this time of year usually presents a break in season, so we have dedicated a whole month to bring you information on Magnesium availability in short green feed at Autumn calving and lambing. Printer Friendly   What steps can you take to prevent metabolic diseases during this critical time of production?  …

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Transition From Dry Feed to Fresh Green Pick

My Pa used to say when the Galahs start talking, rain is on the way. It may be an old farmers’ tale but last week we noticed a familiar sort of chatting, one we hadn’t heard in a while… This week, on our farm, it rained… But I know we are among the lucky ones. …

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Managing Livestock After Bushfires

We have been receiving a lot of questions from many of you who are looking for ways to move forward, and while many of you are still battling the conditions we hope the following information will be helpful to aid you in the recovery process. We also hope to help guide you in taking steps …

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