Many parts of Australia are experiencing or have just experienced what is being called a ‘once in a generation drought’ and Graziers are waiting with bated breath for drought breaking rain. After extended periods of… Continue reading When The Rain Comes
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MegaMin Feedlot Trials
In replicated trials performed by Dr Lewis Kahn, University of New England, MegaMin Mineral Supplement was proven to be a natural, economical and effective alternative to the use of Eskalin (antibiotic) and Rumensin (ionophore) for livestock on… Continue reading MegaMin Feedlot Trials
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Successful Year-Round Organic Operation
Basic Ruminant Anatomy
Before we delve too deeply into the massive topic of ruminant nutrition. Let’s start by covering the basics. What is a ruminant animal and what is the role of their digestive system? The primary difference… Continue reading Basic Ruminant Anatomy
Dry Feed Supplementation
Supplementation is used to bridge the gap between the nutrients supplied by pasture and what the animal actually requires. What happens when feed is dry?Pastures are the cheapest form of feed for livestock, however, once… Continue reading Dry Feed Supplementation
Phosphorus For Production
Phosphorus (P) is such a powerful mineral and much research has been done on it’s benefits for livestock. The key function of phosphorus that helps to increase profitability in P deficient areas is its role… Continue reading Phosphorus For Production
Minerals and the Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the animal body fight infections and other diseases. Antigens are substances that stimulate an immune response in… Continue reading Minerals and the Immune System
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Mineral Of The Month: Chromium
Chromium (Cr) was discovered by the Frenchman Louis Nicolas Vauquelin in 1797 and was named for the Greek word chroma meaning colour. Chromium is a blue-white metal that is hard, brittle, and resistant to corrosion.… Continue reading Mineral Of The Month: Chromium
Mineral Of The Month: Sodium
Sodium (Na) is an alkali metal that is silvery-white and comprises about 2.6% of the earth’s crust. Sodium was named after the English word soda and from the Medieval Latin word sodanum, meaning “headache remedy”… Continue reading Mineral Of The Month: Sodium