B+LNZ Focus on Beef Day

Better beef breeding and use of wearable technology

Gallagher and Halter

Bull buying season is underway, so now's the time to refine your breeding objectives and make the best decisions for your farm business.

Whether you’re running a traditional beef herd or putting beef bulls over your dairy cows, this workshop will give you the tools to make smarter, more profitable breeding decisions.

Light lunch/BBQ from 12.30pm onwards.

Speakers

  • Hear from farmer host John Fitzgerald on his approach to breeding cattle on his property, and their recent transition to using wearable technology on the hill.
  • Learn practical skills with expert Jo Scott – she will share information designed to help you confidently assess genetic merit using eBVs, indexes, and physical traits. 

Topics

In this workshop you’ll learn: 

  • How to set a clear breeding objective that fits your farming system. 
  • What to look for in a breeder that aligns with those goals. 
  • How to use genetic information to assess sale bulls. 
  • Using wearable technology on hill country.

Registration

Registration essential – numbers are limited.