Nutrition EDGE Workshop – Optimising Animal Nutrition for Better Herd Performance

Date: 27 – 29 March 2024
Location: Katherine, Northern Territory (including paddock exercises)
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, daily

Unlock the Potential of Nutrition in Your Herd

Overview:
The Northern Hub invites producers to the upcoming Nutrition EDGE Workshop in Katherine, NT. This comprehensive three-day event combines theoretical knowledge with practical sessions, covering all aspects of animal nutrition. It’s designed to empower cattle and sheep farmers with the skills to make informed decisions, leading to improved herd performance.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of Nutrition: Understand the importance of nutrition in animal health and how it affects your bottom line.
• Digestion and Nutrients: Learn about cattle digestion, nutrient requirements, and how to assess pasture intake and quality.
• Forage Management: Master pasture growth, intake, and forage budgeting, including practical calculations.
• Mineral Nutrition: Explore mineral nutrition, diagnose deficiencies, and understand their impact.
• Supplementation Strategies: Gain knowledge on various supplement groups, reading feed labels, and utilising supplements effectively.
• Practical Management: Apply practical nutrition management techniques, set production targets, and evaluate the viability of different feeding options.

Why Attend?

• Nutritional Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of the nutritional needs of cattle and sheep.
• Estimate Feed Value: Learn to assess the feed value of pastures and animal production accurately.
• Supplement Selection: Know which supplements to feed and how to interpret feed labels effectively.
• Cost-Effective Feeding: Reduce costs in supplementary and drought feeding.
• Enhanced Decision Making: Make better management decisions in various seasonal conditions.

This workshop is an essential step towards achieving enhanced breeder fertility, weight gains, reduced mortality, and optimal supplement use in your herd. Whether you’re looking to save on feeding costs or improve overall herd management, the Nutrition EDGE Workshop offers invaluable insights and skills.