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2019

Conference Publication

Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for reproductive performance in north Australian beef herds

Cowley, Robyn, McCosker, Kieren D., Pahl, Lester, Smith, Dave, Whish, Giselle, Wooderson, Melissa, Fordyce, Geoffry, Holloway, Christopher, Jenner, Dale and Materne, Christopher (2019). Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for reproductive performance in north Australian beef herds. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Brisbane, QLD Australia: North Australian Beef Research Council.

Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for reproductive performance in north Australian beef herds

2019

Conference Publication

“Paddock Power”: unlocking the secrets to sustainable and profitable intensification

Walsh, D. and McCosker, K. (2019). “Paddock Power”: unlocking the secrets to sustainable and profitable intensification. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Park Ridge, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.

“Paddock Power”: unlocking the secrets to sustainable and profitable intensification

2019

Conference Publication

Shifting cattle from grazing extensive pastures to floodplain pastures in the Northern Territory: effect on rumen microbial communities

Gilbert, Rosalind, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Negara, Windu, Schatz, Tim, Kleive, Athol and McCosker, Kieren (2019). Shifting cattle from grazing extensive pastures to floodplain pastures in the Northern Territory: effect on rumen microbial communities. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019. Brisbane, QLD Australia: North Australian Beef Research Council.

Shifting cattle from grazing extensive pastures to floodplain pastures in the Northern Territory: effect on rumen microbial communities

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

2019

Conference Publication

The post-weaning performance of calves from cows with and without access to P during pregnancy and lactation

McCosker, K., Quigley, S. P., Nunez, C. N., Bailey-Preston, G. and Wooderson, M. (2019). The post-weaning performance of calves from cows with and without access to P during pregnancy and lactation. Northern Australian Beef Research Update Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 19-22 August 2019.

The post-weaning performance of calves from cows with and without access to P during pregnancy and lactation

2018

Conference Publication

Phosphorus supplementation of Brahman heifers in phosphorus deficient country in the NT

Schatz, T. and McCosker, K. (2018). Phosphorus supplementation of Brahman heifers in phosphorus deficient country in the NT. Australian Society of Animal Production Conference, Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia, 3 July 2018.

Phosphorus supplementation of Brahman heifers in phosphorus deficient country in the NT

2018

Other Outputs

Target dry season weight gains for weaner heifers

Poppi, Dennis, Silva, Tiago, Quigley, Simon, Kidd, Lisa, Anderson, Stephen, McCosker, Kieren, Mohr-Bell, Rebecca and Schatz, Tim (2018). Target dry season weight gains for weaner heifers. Final Report North Sydney, NSW, Australia: Meat and Livestock Australia.

Target dry season weight gains for weaner heifers

2017

Journal Article

Cattle phenotypes can disguise their maternal ancestry

Srirattana, Kanokwan, McCosker, Kieren, Schatz, Tim and St. John, Justin C. (2017). Cattle phenotypes can disguise their maternal ancestry. BMC Genetics, 18 (1) 59, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12863-017-0523-5

Cattle phenotypes can disguise their maternal ancestry

2017

Other Outputs

Development of candidate management interventions to reduce calf wastage in beef herds in northern Australia

McGowan, Michael, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave, McCosker, Kieren, Barnes, Tamsin, Hegardy, Roger, McNeil, David, Perksins, Nigel and Miller, Joe (2017). Development of candidate management interventions to reduce calf wastage in beef herds in northern Australia. North Sydney, NSW, Australia: Meat and Livestock Australia Limited.

Development of candidate management interventions to reduce calf wastage in beef herds in northern Australia

2016

Other Outputs

Risk factors affecting the reproductive outcome of beef breeding herds in North Australia

McCosker, Kieren (2016). Risk factors affecting the reproductive outcome of beef breeding herds in North Australia. PhD Thesis, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.44

Risk factors affecting the reproductive outcome of beef breeding herds in North Australia

2016

Conference Publication

Changes in liveweight of cows after relocation to NT floodplain

McCosker, K. D. (2016). Changes in liveweight of cows after relocation to NT floodplain. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Rockhampton, QLD Australia, 15-18 August 2016. Gympie, QLD Australia:

Changes in liveweight of cows after relocation to NT floodplain

2016

Conference Publication

High prevalence of low body condition of north Australian cows

Smith, David, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoff and McGowan, Michael (2016). High prevalence of low body condition of north Australian cows. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Rockhampton, QLD Australia, 15-18 August 2016.

High prevalence of low body condition of north Australian cows

2016

Conference Publication

Effect of Phosphorus supplementation on the growth and fertility of Brahman heifers grazing Phosphorus deficient country in the NT

Schatz, Tim and McCosker, Kieren (2016). Effect of Phosphorus supplementation on the growth and fertility of Brahman heifers grazing Phosphorus deficient country in the NT. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, 15-18 August 2016. Gympie, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Resaerch Council.

Effect of Phosphorus supplementation on the growth and fertility of Brahman heifers grazing Phosphorus deficient country in the NT

2016

Conference Publication

Bopriva as an alternative to spaying cattle in northern Australia

Schatz, Tim, Taylor, Lee, Letchford, Peter and McCosker, Kieren (2016). Bopriva as an alternative to spaying cattle in northern Australia. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Rockhampton, QLD Australia, 15-18 August 2016. Gympie, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.

Bopriva as an alternative to spaying cattle in northern Australia

2016

Other Outputs

Improving the reproductive performance of cows and performance of fattening cattle in low input systems of Indonesia and northern Australia

Mayberry, Dianne, Cowley, Frances, Cramb, Rob, Poppi, Dennis, Quigley, Simon, McCosker, Kieren and Priyanti, Atien (2016). Improving the reproductive performance of cows and performance of fattening cattle in low input systems of Indonesia and northern Australia. Canberra, ACT Australia: ACIAR.

Improving the reproductive performance of cows and performance of fattening cattle in low input systems of Indonesia and northern Australia

2016

Conference Publication

Strategies for replacement heifers in northern Australia: weaning weight

da Silva, T.A.C.C., McCosker, K., Schatz, T., Quigley, S.P., McLennan, S.R. and Poppi, DP (2016). Strategies for replacement heifers in northern Australia: weaning weight. Northern Australia Beef Research Update Conference, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia, 21-23 August 2016. Gympie, QLD, Australia: Queensland North Australia Beef Research Council.

Strategies for replacement heifers in northern Australia: weaning weight