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Case Studies

Gippsland Beef Farmer

2 min min read • April 23rd, 2024

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.