Alpaca Conference Adelaide Australia
The Australian Alpaca Conference was held in Adelaide Australia in May 2014 over 3 days. Speakers covered all topics relating directly to Alpaca productivity and well being. This is the paper presented by Pasture and Animal Consultant Bryan L McLeod View PDF here.
The Importance Of Body PH
Maintaining your body at the desired level pH level of 6.9-7.0 when eating is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your immune system and health. Body pH is influenced by the primarily by the [1] amount of saliva ingested, [2] type of food eaten and [3] speed at which you […]
Excess Protein Diets their effect on the mother & the unborn
When we talk of high protein we are talking of a protein intake above requirements. I will state first that I believe high to excess protein diets are the biggest silent killer in society today Experiences: Over the years I have been in the field of soil, plant and animal nutrition, dealing with laboratories in […]
Review of excess protein intake in humans
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16779921 Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Apr;16(2):129-52. A review of issues of dietary protein intake in humans. Bilsborough S, Mann N. Source B Personal Pty Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia. Abstract Considerable debate has taken place over the safety and validity of increased protein intakes for both weight control and muscle synthesis. The […]
NITRATES AND NITRITES IN FOOD
SURVEY OF NITRATES AND NITRITES IN FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN AUSTRALIA Summary Background Nitrate and nitrite ions are ubiquitous in the environment and occur naturally in plant foods as a part of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrate and nitrite, as the sodium or potassium salts, have also been used as food additives in cured meats for […]
Minerals and their role in all live stock Dr Bob Scott USA
Dr bob Scott was a veterinarian and animal nutritionist practising in the USA. He was able to relate health issues experienced in all species of cattle, including dairy to that we experience in New Zealand and Australia when grazing pasture. I personally received excellent advice from Bob which has enabled me to help many farmers […]
Lesson 2 Dr Bob Scott Calcium & Phosphorus in Livestock
Dr Bob Scott was a great teacher Although very technical it still gives a great understanding LESSON 2 Calcium and Phosphorus Introduction Ca and P considered together -Major part of mineral content of bone. -Requirements related to each other. -Ca:P ratio in bone ~ 2:1. -Shortage in young animals results in rickets and osteomalacia in […]
Australian Soil Analysis Laboratory entered into Joint Venture in Henan
Production increases of up to 300% in crop yields were achieved when working directly with farmers. 20% in corn, 300% with one peanut farmer, 10 to 20% in cotton, 12 to 15% in wheat, increase yield and flavour in grapes. Nutrition increases in all crops was the stand out. Peanut growers will often see shells […]
Imbalanced Nutrition Protein excess & lameness (foot Scald)
Lameness seen as foot scald is a continuing problem on many properties in New Zealand, Australia and the world when ever cattle/sheep/horses are grazing fresh green pasture without a carbohydrate (energy) supplement. While the problem is often associated with wet weather the real coarse are the high levels of dietary crude protein and a resulting […]
Sheep Pasture Protein Foot Scald
Lameness as foot scald is a continuing problem on many pastoral properties in New Zealand Australia. While the problem is often associated with wet weather the real coarse is high levels of dietary crude pasture protein and a resulting energy deficit further resulting in sub-clinical acidosis. Extensive trials in the USA, have confirmed 90% of […]