Breeding EDGE Workshop – Enhancing Herd Performance and Genetic Potential

Date: 6 – 8 March 2024
Venue: Katherine Research Station, Northern Territory
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, daily

Overview:
The Northern Hub proudly supports the upcoming Breeding EDGE Workshop, an enlightening three-day event in Katherine, NT. This workshop is tailored for producers who aim to enhance their breeder herd management and genetic improvement strategies. It provides an opportunity to delve into the latest in genetic and reproductive technologies, crucial for achieving desired production targets.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Herd Performance: Grasp what measures matter most in assessing your current herd’s performance.
• Reproduction Insights: Learn about reproduction, reproductive loss, and managing breeder systems.
• Bull Management: Explore in-depth knowledge on bull fertility, management, and identifying subtle faults impacting reproduction.
• Health Focus: Understand reproductive diseases and their influence on herd productivity.
• Herd Management Plans: Develop effective breeder herd management plans.
• Genetic Improvement: Gain insights into genetic principles, selection tools, and breeding objectives to enhance your herd’s genetic quality.
• Tailored Selection: Learn to choose traits and criteria that align with your specific goals.
• Breeding Systems: Explore various breeds and breeding systems to find the best fit for your herd.

Why Attend?

• Reduce Reproductive Loss: Identify areas for improvement in breeder herd management to minimise reproductive loss.
• Measure Performance: Learn techniques to accurately measure reproductive performance.
• Bull Selection and Management: Enhance your skills in selecting, retaining, and managing bulls for optimum performance.
• Develop Effective Management Plans: Create or refine practical and achievable management plans for breeding herds, leading to increased productivity.
• Genetic Improvement Understanding: Deepen your understanding of genetic improvement for both breeding and turnoff cattle, and set breeding objectives to steer your herd towards greater profitability.

Join us at the Breeding EDGE Workshop to empower your cattle production with informed decisions and advanced strategies. For a stronger, more productive future in cattle farming, don’t miss this opportunity to transform your herd management approach.