Wagyu Cattle, Japan
Black Japanese cattle or 'Wagyu' are the most valuable beef cattle in the world. They are black cattle similar to Angus, except that they are horned and are much lighter in the rump and legs than Angus. Wagyu were originally draft animals used in ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Australian Cattle Dog
There is great debate over the origin of the cattle dog, with stories of its development in both NSW and Queensland. They have been called Hall's Heelers, Queensland Blue Heelers and Blueys. No records of the original breeding are left, although ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Farm safety - handling animals
Animals on farms can cause injury. Farmers can easily be injured by their livestock. Animals are unpredictable, especially during the mating season. Cattle, pigs, horses and sheep should be treated with caution at all times. Lifting animals can ... [... more]
Better Health |
Cattle yards and equipment
Circular cattle yard with additional holding yard (working capacity 30-35 head) Circular cattle yard with additional holding yards (working capacity 60 head) Circular cattle yard with improved stock flow (working capacity 35 head) Circular cattle ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Q fever - Better Health Channel.
Q fever is an infection with flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted from cattle, sheep and goats. It is a risk for people who work with these animals - for example, abattoir workers and meat inspectors. A vaccine is available to protect people who ... [... more]
Better Health |
Hand foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a very common and mild illness that is not at all related to the disease of a similar name that cattle get. Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus (usually Coxsackie virus A16). It causes blisters on the ... [... more]
Better Health |
Livestock movements including transport and export
Animal Welfare Code of Practice - Companion Animal Transport Agencies National Livestock Identification System for cattle (NLIS Cattle) National Livestock Identification System for sheep and goats (Sheep & Goats) The do's and don'ts of moving ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Beef cattle breeding and selection
Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses - growth in different environments Developing an effective breeding plan for your beef business Maximising benefits from scanning for carcase traits in seedstock herds Performance recording options for breeders of ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Beef cattle husbandry
Responsible, sustainable beef production: Issues facing today's beef producer Requirements for hormonal growth promotant purchasers in NSW Training and working dogs - for quiet confident control of stock Economic advantages of better management ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Cattle health and disease
The resources below are for dairy and/or beef cattle. A resource may be applicable to one particular production system or both. If in doubt, contact your relevant livestock officer. Annual ryegrass toxicity and blown grass / beard grass ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Beef cattle
Internal and external parasites, poisoning, diseases and disorders of cattle. Cattle breed characteristics, choosing a breed, breeding plans, bull selection and management and Group BREEDPLAN. Designing cattle yards, cattle yard plans, gates and ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Beef cattle feeding and nutrition
For information related specifically to drought feeding see the following section of the Drought website: Confinement feeding of cattle in drought: protecting the environment Using oats as an alternative grain in opportunity feedlot ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
