B+LNZ Better Ram Buying Decisions Workshops: Gladstone and Weber

Event category
Workshop
rams

Want to make better ram buying decisions?  

Yes, it’s that time again and we are pleased to bring you an informative day focused on sheep genetics and ram buying decisions.   

Ram buying season is almost upon us again and this workshop aims to provide farmers with the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcase some of the tools available to help farmers with their selection. 

Topics covered

Led by Sarah Powdrell the Genetics Operation Specialist – Sheep at B+LNZ Genetics.

  • Relevance of subjective and objective information when selecting rams.   
  • How to interpret and use genetic information in your next ram purchasing.   
  • Decision how to simplify ram selection with selection indexes.   
  • How to use internet tools to source better genetics for you flock.   
  • Practical hands on exercises designed for those of us who learn by doing.

Why attend?  

The better ram buying workshops purpose is to provide farmers with the basic principles when selecting rams to purchase.  

Registration

See dates and locations below.

Venue Date Time Register
Gladstone Complex: 585 Gladstone Road, Gladstone 5792 19 September 1 - 4pm Registration closed.
Weber Hall: 3329 Weber Road, Weber 4970 20 September 1 - 4pm Registration closed.