Low Stress Stockmanship Clinic | Rockhampton
A one day program presented by leading livestock handling educator and cattleman Boyd Holden, aimed to demonstrate the economic benefits of low stress stock handling and safety by design in stockyard facilities.
See guiding key principles of good stock handling and low-stress concepts in action that improve operator safety and minimise weight loss.
Achieve safe, calm and confident management of your livestock in the yards - see the “no-touch, no-noise” approach in action.
Gain an understanding of your WHS compliancy and meeting animal welfare requirements.
Plus industry updates from Workplace Health & Safety QLD and MLA's Jarrod Lees, Meat Standards Australia, on safety by design in livestock handling facilities and the importance of low stress handling on eating quality.
Agenda
9.00am: Registration
9.30am: Safety leadership in agriculture, Safety by Design in livestock handling facilities
Michael Russell - WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY QUEENSLAND
10.00am: The importance of low stress handling on eating quality; An overview of MSA grading
Jarrod Lees - MEAT STANDARDS AUSTRALIA – MEAT & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA
10.30am: Guiding Principles of good livestock handling; Meeting animal welfare requirements; Keeping yourself and your people safe WHS; Safety by design in handling facilities
Boyd Holden - ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SYSTEMS
12.30pm: BBQ Lunch & refreshments, sponsored by Meat Standards Australia
1.00pm: Practical stockmanship demonstration; Low-stress concepts & economic benefits; Achieve safe, calm and confident management with the No-touch, no-noise approach
Boyd Holden - ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SYSTEMS
3.00pm: Close
Registration details
To register online click here or call 1800 814 107
