Beachport’s White Cap is proving to be a game-changer for producers around the Pilbara and Western Kimberley, who are facing the driest wet season in almost four decades and severe nutrition pressure for livestock. A shortage of live export boats, with many currently committed to transporting stock in South America, is creating further challenges. Founder …
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How does a $91 p/head return on a $4 p/head investment in livestock production sound? It’s not too good to be true, new university trial results show. Better still, what if this return were possible with less work for you, without bringing animals into the yards, with less toll on the environment? A landmark university …
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Amid challenging dry conditions across parts of Australia, it is essential to ensure livestock have access to adequate nutritional supplements. Minimising stress and maximising nutritional reserves in females have been a hot topic with producers lately. Founder and fourth generation livestock producer, Kym Sutherland, says the nutritional draw on females before the break of the …
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Beachport Liquid Minerals has set ambitious goals for this new year, prioritising our livestock welfare message, industry education and ongoing scientific research amid challenging conditions across the livestock sector. The South Australian family-owned company, known for our innovative 3-in-1 liquid supplements, is poised for further growth after a significant increase in sales in 2023. Beachport’s …
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Hot and dry conditions in many regions of Australia means many livestock producers are turning to traditional supplements like blocks and lick for what could be a lengthy period, while battling with lower livestock prices. In these dry periods, the cumulative costs of traditional supplementation, labour, transport, and time will be significant. Beachport Liquid Minerals …
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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 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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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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Australia’s strong, fine Merino wool is renowned the world over for its superior quality. Honed over hundreds of years of farming and breeding, it’s become one of the most useful textiles. Maintaining a consistently high-grade quality of wool, by considering what affects the weight, diameter, length and staple strength, is essential to ensure the industry’s …
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Beachport Liquid Minerals is thrilled to welcome Mount Gambier’s Darryl Starick as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the pioneering liquid livestock supplements company prepares for a push into overseas markets. Mr Starick’s appointment forms part of a new direction for the Mount Gambier-based company, which has its sights set on international growth as global …
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Australian producers in favour of simpler and more sustainable livestock supplementation now have access to a unique Australian-made liquid concentrate range that is wholly Pasturefed Cattle Assurance System (PCAS) approved. Family-owned Beachport Liquid Minerals has received approval under PCAS for the company’s entire high performance supplements range. The recognition gives Australian producers running Certified …
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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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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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Throughout the tough times, and there are many, it’s amazing to see that our industry never fails to band together and continue to prove we are adaptable, supportive, productive and resilient in all facets of business. With all we’ve experienced this year as producers and business owners, I must start by saying how grateful we …
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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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