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Postcard from the Chaco of Paraguay: Don Nicol is often asked to speak about cattle breeding at international conferences. This trip to Argentina afforded him to fulfil a long-held wish to visit the Chaco Alto of Paraguay. Read on to learn about amazing Leucaena & Gatton Panic  pastures and tropical beef production and the industrious Mennonite cattle producers of Paraguay.
The SmartGene for Beef project that was managed by Don Nicol of BreedLink was an important step in the development of DNA marker – assisted EBVs for Tenderness and a great understanding of the potential role of DNA markers for beef cattle selection.
Curly Calf Syndrome: Information for Australian cattle producers. The recent discovery of Curly Calf Syndrome (CCS); technical name Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), in the Angus breed is a serious situation that Angus breeders, stud and commercial, and Angus Australia are working hard to resolve.  Don Nicol discusses implications for beef producers.