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PDS Updates: Preventing bull preputial breakdown – what the PDS demonstrated

23 Apr – 23 Apr 2026 | 12:00 PM
Online via Teams
Grain-fed Cattle
Grass-fed Cattle
Free
Dr Enoch Bergman, Swan Veterinary Services – PDS Facilitator Simon Fowler, Chilwell Farms – Lead Producer

When: 

  • Thursday 23 April 2026 
  • 12pm – 12:45pm (AEST)  
    • SA & NT: 11:30am – 12:15pm 
    • WA: 10am – 10:45am 

Join MLA for a 45-minute webinar as part of the PDS Updates webinar series, showcasing findings from the Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) Preventing bull preputial breakdown by vaccination. 

This session will outline the demonstration approach, key observations from participating properties and practical considerations for incorporating vaccination into bull management programs. 

The session will cover: 

  • why preputial breakdown matters for bull health and joining outcomes 
  • how the PDS was run across participating properties 
  • what the PDS demonstrated and the observations collected 
  • considerations for vaccination as part of bull management 
  • Q&A with the project team. 

Who should attend: 
Producers, advisors and service providers interested in practical strategies to support bull health and performance. 

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