Endoparasite (internal parasites) management is an important aspect of pastoral livestock farming. It involves understanding some complex biological principles and making decisions in a farm systems context. In New Zealand there is some confusion and diverse messages presented about...

The dairy industry in southern Australia relies on perennial ryegrass pasture to supply 60-70% of the diet of lactating cows. Improvements in the amount and quality of home-grown forage used for dairy cow feeding are critical for further productivity gains in the industry. A modeling approach...

Inter-annual climatic variability poses a substantial management and profitability challenge for pasture-based dairy producers in southern Australia. The effects of a range of seasonal scenarios on the production and profit of non-irrigated dairy farm systems using several different forage bases...

Dairy systems in southern Australia rely on grazed feed from pasture to supply between 50% and 70% of total herd feed requirements on an annual basis. However, the dominant pasture type in the region, which is based on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), commonly results in feed deficits in...