Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies to achieve desired production targets.
Location: Surat
When: 11-13 June 2025
Cost:
- $1,950 + GST / 1st person from one business.
- $1,650 + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only).
Register and pay for the workshop by 9 May to receive the early bird discount of $250.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.
Presenters:
- Désirée Jackson, Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
- Tim Emery, Department of Primary Industries
- ACV & BULLCHECK accredited vet.
Topics covered
During the Breeding EDGE workshop at Surat, you will learn about:
- identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
- reproduction and reproduction loss
- managing the breeders and herd management plans
- bull fertility and management
- genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives)
- identifying “not so obvious” bull faults that impact reproduction
- reproductive diseases and diseases impacting reproduction
- breeder herd management plans
- genetic principles and selection tools
- selection and selection criteria for traits important to you
- breeds and breeding systems.
By attending the workshop, you will be able to:
- identify where your current breeder herd management program can be improved to reduce reproductive loss
- measure reproductive performance more accurately
- identify strategies and management to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
- develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for the breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.
Registration
To book your seat, contact Désirée Jackson on 0409 062 692.
