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Breeding EDGE workshop

Start: Tuesday 8 November 2016 @ 8:30am
End: Friday 11 November 2016 @ 5:00pm
Event category:
Venue Emerald
Capricorn Highway
Emerald, Qld 4720 Australia

Price: $1760 inc GST. See below for details on ticketing price.

Presented by John Bertram and Alan Laing

The breeding program for your herd affects the future direction and profitability of your business. The Breeding EDGE package has been customised for producers in northern Australia and is designed to assist you to develop a breeding program or improve your existing one, using reproductive and genetic knowledge and technologies to achieve desired production targets.

During the workshop you’ll:

  • Begin developing a breeding plan for your business
  • Learn how Estimated Breeding Values are calculated and how to use them correctly
  • What else do I need to ask seedstock producer before purchasing bulls?
  • Tips for better managing your breeder herd
  • Learn about other genetic tools available to improve your herd.

Prices including GST:

  • Single: $1760
  • Discounts for 2 or 3 from the same business:
    – Two people: $1485 per person
    – Three people: $1210 per person

RSVP 8 October 2016

For more information and to RSVP contact Byrony Daniels on (07) 4983 7459 or byrony.daniels@daf.qld.gov.au.

Download the Breeding EDGE Emerald information and registration form (PDF 433 kB).

Download more information about the Australian Government and Fitzroy Basin Association training reimbursement (PDF 291 kB).