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Central Tablelands Weaner Sheep Survival Workshops

Sheep
19 Dec 2016 | 09:40 AM
2 days

A practical and concise workshop for sheep breeders on the Central Tablelands interested in managing weaners for improved survival.

 What you will learn 

  • Understand the key drivers of weaner sheep mortality.
  • Learn important management practises to increase your weaner survival.
  • Talk with leading weaner survival research scientists.

Where and when

9.40am - 12.30pm, 19 December, 'Paling Yards' 7056 Abercrombie Rd, Taralga NSW

9.40am - 12.30pm, 20 December , 'Wellagalong' 831 Rivulet Rd, Duramana NSW

Deliverers

Dr Sue Hatcher and Phil Graham

Workshop Agenda

Arrive 9.40am for a 10.00am start.

10.00 - 10.15am - Introduction, expectations and objectives of the day

10.15 – 10.45am - Weaner mortality in the Australian Sheep Industry

10.45 - 11.30am - Current industry recommendations

11.30 - 12.15pm - Management of weaners for improved survival

12.15 – 12.30pm - Workshop wrap up and questions/answers

Tea and biscuits provided - finished before lunch. 

RSVP

Registration essential by 14 December.  For more information or to register online click here.  

For more information contact David Brown, Holmes Sackett on 0439 448 159.

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