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Workshop
This Growing Great Lambs Beef + Lamb New Zealand workshop covers the full journey from pre-mating to weaning, giving farmers the knowledge and confidence to grow healthier, more productive lambs.
Topics covered
- How to use body condition scoring to improve ewe fertility, lamb survival, and growth rates.
- Nutrition strategies for ewes during pregnancy and lactation to maximise lamb potential.
- Tips for lamb survivability and reducing losses at birth and tailing.
- How to align lambing dates with pasture growth for better feed efficiency Insights into trace element management, disease risks, and seasonal planning.
- Tools for feed budgeting and understanding ewe energy demands.
- Opportunity for real-world examples and farmer-led discussions on what works and what doesn’t.
Facilitated by Fraser Tasker, this workshop offers practical, proven strategies to help your lambs survive and thrive whether you're refining your system or starting fresh.
Registration
Lunch provided. Registration essential. See you there!