Genetics might determine an animal's potential but managing health is what enables them to reach it, and yard weaning plays a crucial part in setting cattle up to perform at their best.

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These were some of the key takeaways from the Hereford Australia Future Leaders and Breeders Study Tour last week, which included a demonstration from Zoetis at Quirindi's Windy Station.

The tour also heard Hereford cattle made up about a third of Killara Feedlot's grassfed program and performed well in the operation's short-fed programs.

Both operations highlighted the impo

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