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Case Studies
Gippsland Beef Farmer
Location: Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia
Case Study Period: 2009 to 2011
Crop: Pasture
Area: 8 hectares
This 300 hectare beef farm runs Euro and Black Angus. The owner approached Bioptiv seeking a holistic soil management system for the farm to improve soil quality. The goal is to produce 100 bales of silage produced on 8 hectares set aside in the top block.
The Challenge
- Improve block soil structure
- Improve block production
- Improve silage quality
- Investigate herd quality changes.
Products Utilised
- Bactivate Granules 125kg/ha
- Bactivate BioBoost 2L/ha
- Bactivate Seaweed 2L/ha
Results Top Block Production
Results Beef Production
- Hook weights increased on average from 210kg to 250kg.
- Fat scores increased on average from 3.4kg to 3.85kg.
- Cattle holding capacity of blocks almost doubled.
- Calculated profitability in herd from farmer was calculated at approximately $1.30/kg.
- Significant reduction in cattle scouring. Therefore, improved feed utilisation.