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Pestivirus - what farmers know and don't know about controlling it

<p>A recent survey has shown many cattle producers have varying levels of understanding about the disease pestivirus, its effects and what can be done to control it. Pamela Lawson looks at why this is the case, and what further research may be needed to encourage producers to implement preventative measures.</p>

Jessica Strauss
Pestivirus - what farmers know and don't know about controlling it

  Pestivirus, or bovine viral diarrhoea (BVDV), is a virus affecting cattle. While it is commonly implicated in causing poor fertility and abortions in herds, it can also affect foetal development (deformities),...

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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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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.