Sheep Field Day 2026
Description
You're invited to the DPIRD and WA Federation of Performance Sheep Breeders Sheep Field Day 2026
This event will provide an opportunity to:
• Inspect the full-wool Yardstick 2025-drop Merino sire evaluation progeny of 12 leading sires
• hear the latest national results on sire evaluation
• Learn about the latest information on annual ryegrass toxicity
• Hear the latest information on research into feed efficiency and methane
Agenda
Time | Topic | Speaker |
12:30 pm | Arrival / Biosecurity sign in |
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1:00 – 1:10 pm | Welcome and update on Katanning Research Station | Darren Michael |
1:10 – 1:40 pm | Keynote: Results of the 2025-drop Yardstick progeny | Ben Swain |
1:40 – 2:00 pm | Yardstick plus: Sustainability trait measurements on the 2024-drop Yardstick progeny | Claire Macleay |
2:00 – 2:15 pm | Methane Emissions in Grazing Sheep: Current research and trial updates | Umair Khan |
2:15 – 2:30 pm | Modernising detection, risk prediction and management of annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) in Western Australia | Sarah Collins |
2:30 - 2:45 pm | Lambex 2026 carcase showcase – a producer’s perspective on how objective carcase data will fine-tune their sheep enterprise | Anna-Lisa Newman |
2:45 – 3:00 pm | Managing spring without a spring flush and animal health issues to watch | Anna Erickson |
3:00 – 3:30 pm | Short coffee break and move pen side |
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3:30 – 4:00 pm | Pen side introduction of progeny groups | Facilitated by |
4:00 pm | Optional tour of the Sheep Feed Intake Facility Close of the day | Claire Macleay |
Please register to advise of attendees and any dietary requirements.
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