2019 Conference Publication Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for reproductive performance in north Australian beef herdsCowley, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication “Paddock Power”: unlocking the secrets to sustainable and profitable intensificationWalsh, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication Shifting cattle from grazing extensive pastures to floodplain pastures in the Northern Territory: effect on rumen microbial communitiesGilbert, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication Calf Watch – developing a system to remotely monitor calving and study calf loss in extensive situations in Northern AustraliaSchatz, 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 . |
2019 Conference Publication Supplementation effects on growth and fertility in lactating Bos indicus cows in the Katherine region, Northern TerritoryMcCosker, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication Phosphorus supplementation and female PiP levels in the VRD, NTSchatz, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication A single-shot 5-in-1 vaccination at the time of dehorning/castration and prevalence of ‘missing’ animals at future mustering eventsMcCosker, 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 . |
2019 Conference Publication Brahman and F1 Senepol x Brahman heifer performance in the NTSchatz, 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. |
2019 Conference Publication The post-weaning performance of calves from cows with and without access to P during pregnancy and lactationMcCosker, 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. |
2018 Conference Publication Phosphorus supplementation of Brahman heifers in phosphorus deficient country in the NTSchatz, 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. |
2018 Other Outputs Target dry season weight gains for weaner heifersPoppi, 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. |
2017 Journal Article Cattle phenotypes can disguise their maternal ancestrySrirattana, 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 |
2017 Other Outputs Development of candidate management interventions to reduce calf wastage in beef herds in northern AustraliaMcGowan, 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. |
2016 Other Outputs Risk factors affecting the reproductive outcome of beef breeding herds in North AustraliaMcCosker, 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 |
2016 Conference Publication Changes in liveweight of cows after relocation to NT floodplainMcCosker, 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: |
2016 Conference Publication High prevalence of low body condition of north Australian cowsSmith, 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. |
2016 Conference Publication Effect of Phosphorus supplementation on the growth and fertility of Brahman heifers grazing Phosphorus deficient country in the NTSchatz, 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. |
2016 Conference Publication Bopriva as an alternative to spaying cattle in northern AustraliaSchatz, 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. |
2016 Other Outputs Improving the reproductive performance of cows and performance of fattening cattle in low input systems of Indonesia and northern AustraliaMayberry, 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. |
2016 Conference Publication Strategies for replacement heifers in northern Australia: weaning weightda 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. |