Nutrition EDGE | Gayndah, Qld

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To realise their full growth potential, lotfed or intensively finished animals require a balanced ration that supplies all their nutritional requirements.

Lotfed or intensively finished animals require a balanced ration that supplies all their nutritional requirements if they are to realise their full growth potential. To maximise production in the feedlot and intensive finishing environment, an understanding of ruminant livestock feed requirements and feed nutritive value is important. Nutritional requirements The...

Livestock require a combination of protein, energy, roughage and minerals to maintain good rumen function and body function. Surplus nutrients contribute to animal production eg weight gain. When drought feeding, it is often not feasible to feed more than is required for maintenance and this is referred to as a...

When pasture finishing livestock to meet specific market specifications, it is critical that the appropriate level of nutrition is provided to meet the production requirement.

Nutrition EDGE is a three-day workshop and practical session covering all aspects of animal nutrition. Participants will be able to make better decisions to achieve their herd performance targets through improved breeder fertility, weight gains, reduced mortality, optimal use of supplements and overall management.

If you can’t find an event near you, please register an Expression of Interest and we will pass on your details to the nearest workshop deliverer. For more information on EDGE events, email: edge@mla.com.au