Improving the nutrition of tropical beef herds in the lead up to calving is boosting animal health outcomes.

Calf loss in cattle up north is particularly prevalent.

The University of Queensland has been working to rectify the issue.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with project lead, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva to hear more about a possible solution.

Improving the nutrition of tropical beef herds in the lead up to calving is boosting animal health outcomes.
Calf loss in cattle up north is particularly prevalent.
The University of Queensland has been working to rectify the issue.
Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with project lead, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva to hear more about a possible solution.

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