Best practice predator control for lambing field day | Picola, Victoria

Location: Presentations (am): Picola Football Club Rooms, Picola, Victoria
Field trip/demonstration (pm): On-farm – venue TBC

Cost: FREE

This free field day is for sheep producers wanting to reduce predation during lambing using the latest management techniques to improve survival.

Producers will learn about the Goulburn Murray BESTWOOL/BESTLAMB group PDS project ‘Best practice predator control for lambing’ and how to get involved.

What’s on the agenda?

• National experts will discuss fox and pig ecology as well as the latest control techniques, including the new canid pest ejectors and Hogone.
• A practical on-farm demonstration of bait laying and monitoring using cameras and Feral Scan.

Speakers:

• Dr Kristy Howard, Facilitator and Coordinator of the Goulburn Murray BESTWOOL/BESTLAMB group – Inspiring Excellence.
• Jason Wishart, Biosecurity Manager for Established Invasive Animals – Agriculture Victoria.
• Greg Mifsud, National Wild Dog Management Coordinator – Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.