FutureBeef

Breeding EDGE — Murgon
2026-08-28 18:20 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
Looking to get more out of your breeder operation? MLA’s Breeding EDGE workshop has all your questions covered plus more!
Breeding EDGE is a 3-day workshop designed to help improve and refine your beef breeder herd management plans. Hear from industry experts on genetics, reproduction and technologies to help achieve your desired production targets.
Location: Murgon
When: 21-23 July 2026

$1,950* + GST / 1st person from one business.
$1,650* + GST / 2nd and 3rd person from same business (primary producers only).

* As part of the Building Resilience in the Southern Burnett Catchment project, BCCA is offering a $300 reimbursement for primary producers of the South Burnett catchment to attend the workshop.
Cost includes a comprehensive set of workshop notes, workbook, electronic files, other materials and catering.

Presenters:

Tim Emery & Jane Evans – Department of Primary Industries
Désirée Jackson – Désirée Jackson Livestock Management
BULLCHECK™ Accredited Vet

Topics covered
During the Breeding EDGE workshop at Murgon, you will learn about:

identifying current herd performance – what measures matter most
reproduction and reproduction loss
managing breeders and herd management plans
bull fertility and management
genetic improvement of your herd (including breeding objectives) 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 to improve bull selection, retention, management and performance
develop, or refine, a practical and achievable management plan for your breeding herd that will lead to higher productivity.

Registration
Registrations close 14th July.
To register contact: Tim Emery, DPI Roma M: 0408 707 155 or E: timothy.emery@dpi.qld.gov.au
Click here to see the full event flyer.

More information
Breeding EDGE – FutureBeef →
Breeding EDGE | Meat & Livestock Australia →
