Buying bulls better - Jingellic/ Talmalmo

Bulls are a significant investment in your beef enterprise. Do you know what you want your bull to achieve, and how to select genetics that will help you get there?

Event details:

Join Nancy Crawshaw from Angus Australia and Walwa/ Tumbarumba Veterinary practice for a practical workshop on setting production goals and using bull genetics to achieve them.

Our hosts and speakers will cover:

• setting breeding goals that align with your market and farm objectives

• interpret Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) to select bulls that deliver long-term production gains

• learn how to structurally assess bulls and combine with your knowledge of EBVs to select bulls to suit your herd's needs

• insights from stud breeders on their breeding and selection approaches

• pre-joining bull health and management requirements.

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, discuss local challenges and hear what other producers are doing.

Additional details:

• Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Contact: Paul Simpson, Senior Land Services Officer – Mixed Farming Systems on 0439 384 749 or via email at: Paul.Simpson@lls.nsw.gov.au

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