Tagging trial off to a flying start
There’s no flies on these cattle, as the Katherine Livestock team tag them for a research project looking into welfare and production outcomes.
The trial is focused on measuring whether the YTex Fly tags can help stop issues caused by buffalo flies.
The YTex Fly tags are a type of insecticidal fly tag. These tags are used to reduce production and welfare issues posed by buffalo flies. The problems the flies cause can include decreased weight gain and milk production, and increased heart and respiration rates.
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