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"Mum's not angry, just disappointed" - Prof Wayne Pitchford on breeder herd productivity
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- The Prosperous Farmer
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- Apr 17, 2025
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- 1588
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Summary
Prof. Wayne Pitchford explains that the losses that occur in maternal productivity in southern beef herds often aren't disastrous, but there is still plenty of room for the 'one-percenters' to be addressed, making breeder herds as efficient as possible. He steps through the reproductive cycle and the losses that may occur in each. Through strategies relating to joining weight - and weight gained during joining - calving time and bull genetics, productivity and profitability opportunities can be realised. Related podcast: Benchmarking Beef with Michael Cobiac and Elke Hocking