Post Weaning Management Strategies for Cattle Herds

Post Weaning Management Strategies for Cattle Herds

Tuesday 27 September, 10.30am to 2.00pm, Willalooka

Lunch provided.

Guest Speaker - Dr Lachlan Strohfeldt, Protein Production Vets

Dr Stohfeldt focuses on creating confident cattle in a labour efficient way. Important to that is timing, technique and an understanding of how stressed animals interact and learn best. During the day Lachlan will discuss what cattle crave – working around the principle that every handling influences the next one. This will lead into the yard demonstrations where he will explain some of the processes.

Topics

• handling and educating weaners and how this impacts on weaner health and welfare and their productivity
• how to minimise stress by correctly handling and educating weaners
• practical methods to start implementation on farm
• why it's important to keep heifers growing for long term production
• the value of educating heifers at weaning to make their lifetime handling a breeze, for us and them

What to bring

• Pen and notebook - so you don't miss any critical information
• Refillable water bottle - to keep you hydrated
• Keep cup / reusable coffee or tea cup - to keep you caffeinated

MFMG member $50, additional MFMG members $30, non-member $200, MFMG heifer and weaner PDS group members free.

If you are a not a MFMG heifer or weaner PDS group member, please register to attend by 9.00am on 23 September. 

Please ensure you are logged into your account to receive your member discount.  

Not a member? To join MacKillop Farm Management Group, click here!

This Producer Demonstration Site is funded by Meat & Livestock Australia and the MLA Donor company.