TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Becoming alert to northern calf losses

A SMALL, clever device has been developed to ultimately help producers in extensive beef production areas reduce calf deaths occurring immediately before, during and after birth. The Calf-Alert emits a radio signal, which helps to identify when and where a calf is born. By Pamela Lawson

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Becoming alert to northern calf losses

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is helping to fund the development of the Calf-Alert device in response to findings from previous MLA research into reproductive performance in northern Australian beef...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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