Drench resistance widespread in southern beef herds

Shan Goodwin
July 13 2018 - 5:30am
 Professor Bruce Allworth, from Charles Sturt University’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, ran studies into drench resistance on southern beef operations.
Professor Bruce Allworth, from Charles Sturt University’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, ran studies into drench resistance on southern beef operations.

WHILE research is indicating drench resistance in beef cattle is not having an effect on weight gain at this point, animal scientists believe we are very close to the turning point.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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