B+LNZ Better Beef Breeding Online Workshops

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics are running a two-part, online workshop that will help you to understand how to buy better bulls. Learn everything from pre-purchase preparations to interpreting information in bull sale catalogues.

Join Jo Scott from Targeted Breeding in Oamaru and Anna Vaughan from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics, for a two-part online workshop for commercial beef breeders that will help you understand the ins and out of buying better bulls. We’ll cover what you need to do before buying a bull, through to understanding the information presented in a bull sale catalogue.

The aim of these workshops is help you get the best return on your investment by giving you the knowledge and confidence to select bulls that fit your farm's objectives and shape your herds financial performance in years to come.

What we’ll cover

Workshop one

• Breeding objectives – Where are you now and where do you want to be?
• Choosing a breeder that aligns with your breeding objectives.
• What is an Estimated Breeding Value (EBV)?
• What is an Index?

Workshop two

• Interpreting EBVs
• The traits explained
• Interpreting Indexes
• Structural Assessment 

Registration

Please note: when you register for this workshop, you will automatically be registered for both. We have designed these as a package deal, so your attendance at both is highly encouraged. Register via the buttons below.

For any enquiries, please contact Anna Vaughan: anna.vaughan@blnzgenetics.com

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