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19/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome Stef to the Minitube Australia sales team🎉

Stef holds a BSc in Biology and a MSc in Biotechnology with a focus on reproductive sciences in agriculture. He began his career in reproductive technologies within the aquaculture industry, working for a Norway-based biotechnology company specialising in reproduction and cryopreservation solutions. He then switched fields for a couple of years consulting mid marked companies in enterprise risk management, but has now returned to his passion for reproductive science and will support clients across NSW with innovative reprodutive technologies at Mintube Australia.

Based in Newcastle, NSW, Stef is always happy to have a chat. Please feel free to reach out and connect!

0456 894 288
steffen@minitube.com.au
Steffen Wolla | LinkedIn

18/02/2026

Some great info from Impact Veterinary Services ✅

W**d Toxicities After Rain — Don’t Get Caught Out 🌱🐄

Good rain brings feed… but it can also bring risk.

After wet weather, rapid w**d growth and stressed pasture can increase the chance of plant toxicities in cattle.

In our region, keep an eye out for:

⚠ Nitrate toxicity – often after rapid growth or cloudy conditions
⚠ Prussic acid poisoning – particularly in certain grasses after stress
⚠ Photosensitisation – from specific plants and liver damage
⚠ Sudden unexplained deaths linked to emerging toxic w**ds

Fresh growth is attractive. Hungry cattle will often graze new shoots first — especially if paddock balance is uneven.

Warning signs may include:
• Staggering or weakness
• Rapid breathing
• Excess salivation
• Photosensitive skin lesions
• Sudden deaths

Walking paddocks after rain isn’t just about checking fences — it’s about checking what’s growing.

If something doesn’t look right in the mob, early intervention matters.

Impact Vet
Practical medicine for northern beef systems.

11/02/2026

Drop into our site at the Australia Dairy Conference for a demonstration of the to see how easy crush side semen assessment can be!

Minitube International Minitube Australia

10/02/2026

Want to learn how to use AI on your farm? Or maybe brush up on your skills? Check out this course from Gener8 Reproduction

𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡

This 2-day, hands-on artificial insemination course will be delivered by the Gener8 Reproduction veterinarians and technicians, designed to give you practical, real-world AI skills you can take straight back to your program.

With limited places available, participants will gain valuable insights into:

✅ selecting the most suitable AI Programs to meet your breeding goals
✅ safe semen handling and storage techniques
✅ practical, step-by-step instruction on how to inseminate cows, with plenty of hands-on experience

This immersive course ensures small group learning and direct access to our experienced team.

📍 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀
📩 For more information or to enrol, email info@gener8repro.com.au.

02/02/2026

📍Don’t forget to register for the FarmWest producer info days in Gin Gin and Donnybrook!

Our Southern Sales Manager, Bruno Martinez, will be in WA to chat with producers about all things repro, so get your breeding questions ready!

No bull. Just beef. 🐂

Have you RSVP'd for our upcoming Beef Genetics Field Days???

Two practical, information-rich days focused on genetics and reproductive technologies in beef systems.

📍 10 Feb – Gingin
📍 11 Feb – Donnybrook

📝 RSVPs close 2 Feb
📞 Contact our office for details on 08 9726 2626

We can't wait to catch up with our producers and industry colleagues from Vytelle, World Wide Sires Australia and Minitube Australia.

01/02/2026

What a cracker of a day at the Gener8 Reproduction producer event in Charters Towers! 🐮 with over 60 beef producers in the room and a wide variety of topics, the discussion panel really covered some ground! Thanks again to the team for the invitation to speak on the finer points of breeder management!

31/01/2026

30/01/2026

Come down and see us in Charters Towers for the Gener8 Reproduction producer day!

27/01/2026

Want to know more about preparing breeders for joining? AI? ET? IVF? Head on over to the Gener8 Reproduction producer day this weekend!

Minitube Australia Minitube International

Be prepared for a successful reproductive program with a presentation by...

👉 Megan Brown - Minitube Australia

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿8 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆?
📩info@gener8repro.com.au
RSVPs close at the end of the day, 28th January.

24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas🎄 and we thank you for your support in 2025! 🐮

Minitube Australia

12/12/2025

Ever wanted to know the ins and outs of running an AI program? 🧐

Check out this fantastic information from the team at Great Artesian Veterinary Surgery

🩺 Wondering what an AI program involves? 🗓

Our team handles the full process, from planning to pregnancy diagnosis.

🕐 Typical Program Structure:

Visit 1: Planning & Pre-checks
Discuss breeding goals and select sires
Assess cows and heifers for suitability (body condition, cycling status)
Schedule program around labour, paddock access and breeding window

Visit 2: Synchronisation Begins (Day 0)
Hormone program starts (Progesterone device implantation and hormone injections)

Visit 3: Mid-program (Day 8)
Progesterone device removal and further hormone injections
Visual checks and handling preparation

Visit 4: Insemination (Day 10)
Timed AI performed by our veterinary team
Semen from your chosen sires insemination within a chosen timeframe

Visit 5: Pregnancy Testing (10 weeks later)
Confirm conception rates
Plan next breeding or follow-up natural joining

✅Simple. Efficient. Designed for northern conditions.👌
Contact us today to discuss an AI program for you herd - 4741 1223

10/12/2025

With s*x sorting options continually expanding, it is great to see this service becoming available in Southern Queensland!

Fantastic collaboration between STgenetics Australia. and Wise Repro! 🎉👍

A major win for cattle breeders 🐮🧬

From late January to April 2026, STgenetics Australia will operate its Sexed Semen Sorting Technology onsite at Wise Repro Glen Aplin. Combined with our new state-of-the-art Minitube equipped processing laboratory, expanded bull accommodation and integrated workflows, this is capability built for the future of bovine reproduction.

✅ Select female (X) or male 👍 calves to match your breeding goals.
✅ Maximise herd value with targeted mating - precise, powerful and scalable breeding.
✅ Reliable tool for rebuilding a maternal herd or select breeding for high yielding terminal sires.
✅ Local access to high-precision s*xed semen sorting
✅ Semen and Embryo Export-Accredited Collection Centre

Book in today
☎️ (07) 4683 4275
📧 cwabbookings@wiserepro.com.au

Rocky Repro Pty Ltd Minitube Australia CattlePlan