The third and final dung beetle species has landed in Australia as part of the MLA-supported Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer (DBEE) project. But what does this mean for Australian red meat producers?

Through the act of burying dung, dung beetles can improve the flow of water, nutrients and carbon into root zones, enhancing soil carbon and fertility as well as boosting pasture productivity. Dung beetles also promote a healthier grazing environment, improving animal health and productivity by reducing the incidence of parasites and bacterial diseases picked up through faeces.

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