Are you getting the most value from your supplementation program?
Learn how to provide targeted nutrition in a cost-effective way at this free $ensible $upplementation workshop.
Join DPI livestock extension officers Mick Sullivan, Roger Sneath, Marcia Smith and Tim Emery as they discuss the fundamentals of effective cattle nutrition and supplementation, along with practical ways to better manage pasture and supplementation throughout the year.
Topics include:
- Nutrition fundamentals and requirements
- Identifying limiting nutrients
- Protein, energy and phosphorous supplementation
- Breeder herd management to minimise supplement costs
- Evaluating supplement options.
Bonus for participants!
Producers can have the nutritional value and cost effectiveness of their supplements evaluated.
Please email your supplement details or product labels, along with the landed on-farm cost (GST exclusive), to roger.sneath@dpi.qld.gov.au before the workshop.
Details
Workshops will be held at three locations:
Warwick: Tuesday 1 September | Warwick RSL, 65 Albion Street, Warwick
Moonie: Wednesday 2 September | Moonie Sports Club, Cnr Moonie & Leichhardt Highway, Moonie
Surat: Thursday 3 September | Surat New Royal Hotel, 63 Burrowes Street, Surat
Time: 8:30 am registration and refreshments, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm workshop.
Morning tea and lunch are provided.
Register
Please register by Wednesday 26 August.
More information
Please contact Roger Sneath on 0429 721926 or roger.sneath@daf.qld.gov.au.
