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2023

Conference Publication

Calf Alive: Attendance of study animals at walkoverweigh and autodrafting

Somerset, Gemma, McCosker, Kieren, Eyre, Karen, Campbell, Joanne and Prada e Silva, Luis (2023). Calf Alive: Attendance of study animals at walkoverweigh and autodrafting. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Calf Alive: Attendance of study animals at walkoverweigh and autodrafting

2023

Conference Publication

New diagnostic tools for bovine vibriosis

Tabor, Ala, Siddle, Hannah, Juli, Sogra Banu, Raza, Ali, Ong, Chian Teng, McCosker, Kieren, Hayes, Ben and Boe-Hansen, Gry (2023). New diagnostic tools for bovine vibriosis. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

New diagnostic tools for bovine vibriosis

2023

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of providing paddock-shade shelters at reducing the occurrence of calf loss in the relatively treeless Mitchell grass plains of the Barkly Tableland, NT

McCosker, Kieren (2023). Effectiveness of providing paddock-shade shelters at reducing the occurrence of calf loss in the relatively treeless Mitchell grass plains of the Barkly Tableland, NT. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Effectiveness of providing paddock-shade shelters at reducing the occurrence of calf loss in the relatively treeless Mitchell grass plains of the Barkly Tableland, NT

2023

Conference Publication

Are production measures a good indication of pregnancy success?

McCosker, Kieren, Boulton, Alana, Dekkers, Milou, Ross, Elizabeth, Hudson, Nick and Fortes, Marina (2023). Are production measures a good indication of pregnancy success?. North Australian Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Are production measures a good indication of pregnancy success?

2023

Conference Publication

‘uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle

McCosker, K., Bishop-Hurley, G., Arablouei, R., Bender, R., Glasson, G. and McGowan, M. (2023). ‘uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

‘uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle

2023

Conference Publication

The impact of previous lactation and pregnancy status on tail hair isotopes

Eyre, Karen, Somerset, Gemma, Campbell, Joanne, McCosker, Kieren and Prada e Silva, Luis (2023). The impact of previous lactation and pregnancy status on tail hair isotopes. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

The impact of previous lactation and pregnancy status on tail hair isotopes

2023

Conference Publication

Modelling SchMOOodelling – What’s grass got to do with it? Getting the most out of your animal production datasets

Cowley, R.A., Whish, G., Materne, C., Pettit, C.L., McCosker, K.D., Carter, J.O., Mayer, D.G., Holloway, C., Pahl, L.I. and Wirf, B.J. (2023). Modelling SchMOOodelling – What’s grass got to do with it? Getting the most out of your animal production datasets. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Modelling SchMOOodelling – What’s grass got to do with it? Getting the most out of your animal production datasets

2023

Conference Publication

Calf Alive: Quantifying the mortality-risk associated with age at first calf in commercial beef breeding herds

McCosker, K., Somerset, G., Eyre, K., Campbell, J. and Prada e Silva, L. (2023). Calf Alive: Quantifying the mortality-risk associated with age at first calf in commercial beef breeding herds. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Calf Alive: Quantifying the mortality-risk associated with age at first calf in commercial beef breeding herds

2023

Conference Publication

The Sweet Spot: Impact of pasture utilisation on the fertility of female cattle

McCosker, K.D., Cowley, R.A., Whish, G., Materne, C., Pettit, C.L., Carter, J.O., Mayer, D.G., Halloway, C., Pahl, L.I. and Wirf, B.J. (2023). The Sweet Spot: Impact of pasture utilisation on the fertility of female cattle. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

The Sweet Spot: Impact of pasture utilisation on the fertility of female cattle

2023

Conference Publication

The use of on-animal sensors to assess individual intake of supplements in beef cattle.

Freitas-Kirk, Tamara, Eyre, Karen, McCosker, Kieren and e Silva, Luis Prada (2023). The use of on-animal sensors to assess individual intake of supplements in beef cattle.. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia (RAAN-A), Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 27 - 28 July 2023.

The use of on-animal sensors to assess individual intake of supplements in beef cattle.

2022

Conference Publication

Usuckled Project: ability to detect calving events and observed gestation lengths

McCosker, K., Glasson, G., Bishop-Hurley, G and McGowan, M. (2022). Usuckled Project: ability to detect calving events and observed gestation lengths. 34th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2-7 July 2022. Australian Association of Animal Science.

Usuckled Project: ability to detect calving events and observed gestation lengths

2022

Conference Publication

Does the provision of artificial shade influence the reproductive performance of pregnant beef heifers in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory?

McCosker, K. (2022). Does the provision of artificial shade influence the reproductive performance of pregnant beef heifers in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory?. 34th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Cairns, Australia, 2-7 July 2022. Australian Association of Animal Science.

Does the provision of artificial shade influence the reproductive performance of pregnant beef heifers in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory?

2022

Conference Publication

The Easy P Project: evaluating a Phosphorus supplementation strategy that is easy to implement in areas that are difficult to access during the wet season in northern Australia

Schatz, T. J., McCosker, K. D. and Maxwell, C. (2022). The Easy P Project: evaluating a Phosphorus supplementation strategy that is easy to implement in areas that are difficult to access during the wet season in northern Australia. 34th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences , Cairns, Australia, 2-7 July 2022. Australian Association of Animal Sciences.

The Easy P Project: evaluating a Phosphorus supplementation strategy that is easy to implement in areas that are difficult to access during the wet season in northern Australia

2021

Conference Publication

Feed intake and live weight gain of Brahman steers fed diets containing cassava in the Northern Territory

McCosker, K., Roberio, G., Mello, H., Quigley, S. P. and Poppi, D. P. (2021). Feed intake and live weight gain of Brahman steers fed diets containing cassava in the Northern Territory. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Fremantle, WA Australia, 1-3 February 2021. Orange, NSW Australia: Australian Association of Animal Science.

Feed intake and live weight gain of Brahman steers fed diets containing cassava in the Northern Territory

2021

Conference Publication

The effect of shade on GPS collar-recorded temperature and grazing behaviour of heifers during summer in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory

McCosker, Kieren and Jenner, Dale (2021). The effect of shade on GPS collar-recorded temperature and grazing behaviour of heifers during summer in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 1-3 February 2021. Orange, NSW, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Science.

The effect of shade on GPS collar-recorded temperature and grazing behaviour of heifers during summer in the Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory

2019

Conference Publication

Calf Watch – developing a system to remotely monitor calving and study calf loss in extensive situations in Northern Australia

Schatz, T., McCosker, K., Wooderson, M., Bailey-Preston, G. and Boughton, R. (2019). Calf Watch – developing a system to remotely monitor calving and study calf loss in extensive situations in Northern Australia. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Park Ridge, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council .

Calf Watch – developing a system to remotely monitor calving and study calf loss in extensive situations in Northern Australia

2019

Conference Publication

Supplementation effects on growth and fertility in lactating Bos indicus cows in the Katherine region, Northern Territory

McCosker, Kieran D., Monk, B. and Lynch, Dan (2019). Supplementation effects on growth and fertility in lactating Bos indicus cows in the Katherine region, Northern Territory. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2018. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Northern Australia Beef Research Council.

Supplementation effects on growth and fertility in lactating Bos indicus cows in the Katherine region, Northern Territory

2019

Conference Publication

Phosphorus supplementation and female PiP levels in the VRD, NT

Schatz, T. and McCosker, K. (2019). Phosphorus supplementation and female PiP levels in the VRD, NT. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Park Ridge, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.

Phosphorus supplementation and female PiP levels in the VRD, NT

2019

Conference Publication

A single-shot 5-in-1 vaccination at the time of dehorning/castration and prevalence of ‘missing’ animals at future mustering events

McCosker, K. D., Ward, J. and Douglas, J. (2019). A single-shot 5-in-1 vaccination at the time of dehorning/castration and prevalence of ‘missing’ animals at future mustering events. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2021. Brisbane, QLD Australia: North Australian Beef Research Council .

A single-shot 5-in-1 vaccination at the time of dehorning/castration and prevalence of ‘missing’ animals at future mustering events

2019

Conference Publication

Brahman and F1 Senepol x Brahman heifer performance in the NT

Schatz, T., McCosker, K., Wheeler, J. and Dollemore, W. (2019). Brahman and F1 Senepol x Brahman heifer performance in the NT. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Park Ridge, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.

Brahman and F1 Senepol x Brahman heifer performance in the NT