B+LNZ Better Ram Buying Workshops

Fielding the best ram team

Every ram you buy is an investment in the future performance of your ewe flock and the success of your lamb crop.

This timely workshop is aimed at enabling you to consider and make confident decisions that will boost your flock’s productivity and profitability.

About the workshop

• Understand what really matters when choosing a ram – beyond just looks.
• Use well established and proven genetic tools and indexes to simplify your decision-making.
• Challenge your thinking in a positive and supported way.

It’s a great time to self evaluate and plan when there’s headspace driven by top prices!

Topics covered

• Making sense of ram data – subjective vs. objective traits.
• How to read and use genetic information to find what you a) need and b) want.
• Define ‘better’.
• Define simply “fitness for purpose”.
• We will show you the size of the prize that is available within the NZ sheep industry.
• Easier identification of where opportunities lie.
• Live ram demonstration – data applied.
• Show you online tools to help you find the right genetics for your flock.

Facilitator

• Richard Lee – sheep genetics advocate, vet, farmer, future focused.

Registration

Registrations are essential as spaces are limited.

See workshop details below.