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Training improves performance in sheep feedlots

<p>A recent study has shown significant improvements in sheep productivity, welfare and behaviour when feedlot workers received formal training in livestock handling. Pamela Lawson looks at the promising results of the study conducted for Meat and Livestock Australia and how the benefits can translate into higher enterprise returns.</p>

Jessica Strauss
Training improves performance in sheep feedlots

  There is much anecdotal evidence to suggest animal productivity can be increased when the people regularly handling them have been trained using stress-free stock handling methods. But such training...

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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 Kondinin team.

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

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.