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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

Variability of minimum rainfall requirements for pasture response in northern Australia

Campbell, Joanne, Somerset, Gemma, Eyre, Karen, McCosker, Kieren and Prada e Silva, Luis (2023). Variability of minimum rainfall requirements for pasture response in northern Australia. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

Variability of minimum rainfall requirements for pasture response in northern Australia

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

The effect of collection method on post-thaw bull semen quality

Fordyce, E. and McCosker, K.D. (2023). The effect of collection method on post-thaw bull semen quality. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.

The effect of collection method on post-thaw bull semen quality

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.

2023

Other Outputs

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

McCosker, Kieren, Bishop-Hurley, Greg, Arablouei, Reza, Bender, Rachael, Glasson, Georgia, Randhawa, Imtiaz and McGowan, Michael (2023). 'uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle. Final Report North Sydney, NSW Australia: Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.

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

2023

Journal Article

Corrigendum to: Production and performance of commercial beef breeding females in northern Australia. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving

McCosker, K. D., Perkins, N. R., Fordyce, G., O’Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2023). Corrigendum to: Production and performance of commercial beef breeding females in northern Australia. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving. Animal Production Science, 63 (4), 422-422. doi: 10.1071/an17502_co

Corrigendum to: Production and performance of commercial beef breeding females in northern Australia. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving

2023

Journal Article

Reproductive performance of northern Australian beef herds. 3. Descriptive analysis of major factors affecting reproductive performance

McCosker, K. D., Smith, D. R., Burns, B. M., Fordyce, G., O’Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2023). Reproductive performance of northern Australian beef herds. 3. Descriptive analysis of major factors affecting reproductive performance. Animal Production Science, 63 (4), 320-331. doi: 10.1071/an22244

Reproductive performance of northern Australian beef herds. 3. Descriptive analysis of major factors affecting reproductive performance

2023

Journal Article

Phosphorus supplementation improves the growth and reproductive performance of female Brahman cattle grazing phosphorus-deficient pastures in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory, Australia

Schatz, T. J., McCosker, K. D. and Heeb, C. (2023). Phosphorus supplementation improves the growth and reproductive performance of female Brahman cattle grazing phosphorus-deficient pastures in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory, Australia. Animal Production Science, 63 (6), 544-559. doi: 10.1071/an21565

Phosphorus supplementation improves the growth and reproductive performance of female Brahman cattle grazing phosphorus-deficient pastures in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory, Australia

2022

Other Outputs

Profitable feeding strategies for smallholder cattle in Indonesia - final report

Harper, Karen, Poppi, Dennis, Noviandi, Cuk Tri, Agus, Ali, Gunawan, Quigley, Simon, McCosker, Kieren, Kusmartono, Takdir, Moh., Dahlanuddin, Dahlan, Panjaitan, Tanda, Kasmiyati and Subagio, Achmad (2022). Profitable feeding strategies for smallholder cattle in Indonesia - final report. Final Report Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Profitable feeding strategies for smallholder cattle in Indonesia - final report

2022

Journal Article

Live weight accounting for beef cow management

Fordyce, G., Smith, D.R., McGowan, M.R and McCosker, K.D. (2022). Live weight accounting for beef cow management. Livestock Science, 262 104960, 104960. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.104960

Live weight accounting for beef cow management

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

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

Journal Article

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving

McCosker, K. D., Perkins, N. R., Fordyce, G., O’Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2022). Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving. Animal Production Science, 63 (4), 332-349. doi: 10.1071/an17502

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 4. Factors influencing the occurrence of lactating cows becoming pregnant within 4 months of calving

2022

Journal Article

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 5. Factors influencing risk of non-pregnancy

McCosker, K. D., Perkins, N. R., Fordyce, G., O’Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2022). Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 5. Factors influencing risk of non-pregnancy. Animal Production Science, 63 (4), 350-364. doi: 10.1071/an17503

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 5. Factors influencing risk of non-pregnancy

2022

Journal Article

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 6. Risk factors associated with reproductive losses between confirmed pregnancy and weaning

Fordyce, G., McCosker, K. D., Barnes, T. S., Perkins, N. R., O'Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2022). Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 6. Risk factors associated with reproductive losses between confirmed pregnancy and weaning. Animal Production Science, 63 (4), 365-377. doi: 10.1071/an19441

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 6. Risk factors associated with reproductive losses between confirmed pregnancy and weaning

2022

Journal Article

Growth and reproductive performance responses to post-weaning supplementation of early and normally-weaned Brahman crossbred heifers raised in tropical rangelands

Silva, Tiago A. C. C., Quigley, Simon P., Kidd, Lisa J., Anderson, Stephen T., McLennan, Stuart R., Schatz, Timothy J., McCosker, Kieren D. and Poppi, Dennis P. (2022). Growth and reproductive performance responses to post-weaning supplementation of early and normally-weaned Brahman crossbred heifers raised in tropical rangelands. PLoS One, 17 (2) e0263786, e0263786. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263786

Growth and reproductive performance responses to post-weaning supplementation of early and normally-weaned Brahman crossbred heifers raised in tropical rangelands

2022

Journal Article

Prevalence of Tritrichomonas foetus in beef bulls slaughtered at two abattoirs in northern Australia

Irons, P. C., McGowan, M., Assis, P. M., Randhawa, I., Awawdeh, L., Mugwabana, J., Barnes, T. S., Boe‐Hansen, G., McCosker, K. and Fordyce, G. (2022). Prevalence of Tritrichomonas foetus in beef bulls slaughtered at two abattoirs in northern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 100 (5), 201-204. doi: 10.1111/avj.13149

Prevalence of Tritrichomonas foetus in beef bulls slaughtered at two abattoirs in northern Australia

2022

Journal Article

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 7. Risk factors affecting mortality rates of pregnant cows

Fordyce, G., McCosker, K. D., Smith, D. R., Perkins, N. R., O'Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2022). Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 7. Risk factors affecting mortality rates of pregnant cows. Animal Production Science, 63 (4) ARTN AN19431, 378-387. doi: 10.1071/an19431

Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 7. Risk factors affecting mortality rates of pregnant cows