Hand me a can of paint, the cattle need to be striped

Shan Goodwin
December 11 2019 - 12:30pm
MASTERPIECE: One of the test subjects in the Japanese research. Source Plos One.
MASTERPIECE: One of the test subjects in the Japanese research. Source Plos One.

IT might sound like scientists having a bit of fun but painting stripes on cattle has proven to provide substantial relief from flies.

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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