Irrigation Management for Lucerne

By Asst Editor Damian M, on November 25th, 2011

About two-thirds of Queensland’s lucerne grown for hay is irrigated. The major irrigation areas are the shires of Beaudesert, Boonah, Esk, Gatton, Inglewood, Laidley, Monto and Banana. Most of these shires are in the southern sub-coastal portion of the State and have an annual rainfall of about 700 mm, which mainly falls from October . . . → Read More: Irrigation Management for Lucerne

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Managing Farm Water Supply

By Asst Editor Damian M, on September 29th, 2011

Overview of farm water planning

Water is an essential requirement for running a livestock business and has a significant impact upon stock welfare, farm productivity and business profitability. Knowledge of stock drinking water requirements and potential sources of water are important for planning on both an annual and daily basis. The goal of farm . . . → Read More: Managing Farm Water Supply

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Water Supply For Stock Containment Areas

By Asst Editor Damian M, on August 5th, 2011

Sufficient and reliable water supply is essential for successful operation of stock containment areas. The stock housed in such areas are totally dependant on the person responsible for managing this area of confinement. It is therefore vital that a good water supply be provided. Because of the diet that will be fed to stock . . . → Read More: Water Supply For Stock Containment Areas

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Feeding of Farmed White-Tailed Deer

By Asst Editor Dave T, on June 17th, 2011

The following factors are important to consider when planning a sound feeding program for white-tailed deer.

Good nutrition is required to maximize conception rates and improve fawning percentages. White-tailed deer that do not go into winter in good condition will not survive the winter. White-tailed deer are browsers or selective grazers who prefer . . . → Read More: Feeding of Farmed White-Tailed Deer

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Water requirements for Beef Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on May 11th, 2011

Water is an essential nutrient for all animals. It is important for both animal welfare and business profitability that cattle have an adequate supply of good quality water. Amount and quality of water required vary between species of livestock, between classes of stock within the species, and in response to the environment in which . . . → Read More: Water requirements for Beef Cattle

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