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Structural Soundness Accreditation – Dave Warburton

Dave Warburton recently earned his Structural Soundness Accreditation with ABRI, joining the small group of professionals recognised for their expertise in evaluating key physical traits in beef cattle. Structural soundness is essential for ensuring long-term productivity and adaptability in cattle. Poor structure can lead to significant financial loss through issues like bull breakdown, reduced conception rates,…

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Lungworm

Although not the typical season for it, we are still seeing some lungworm around. Notably in yearling deer and cattle. Lungworm is picked up while animals are grazing contaminated pasture. Larvae are ingested and make their way from the gut to the lungs, where they grow into adult worms. Those adults’ lay eggs, which are…

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