Module two guided you in making better decisions, understanding new technology and genetics, and equipped you with tools to foster a positive team culture in your workplace.
The information below will support you in completing the pre work designed for the module to esnure you get the most out of the day. For complete details, refer to the pre-module email you received, or reach out to your extension manager for assistance.
Pre-work
Using Farm Data – Stock Rec template
Your farm system
PGG Forage options handbook (PDF, 55MB)
Module handouts
Breeding value acronyms
Better beef breeding
Steps to finding the best bull for your farm
Feed budgeting tutorial
B+LNZ Genetics
Genetics: other resources
Regional specific handouts
South Island – PGG forage options handbook
David Scobie: tail length slides
Keep learning
The information below will support you in finishing your homework after the module. For complete details, refer to the post-module email you received, or reach out to your extension manager for assistance.
- Download your own copy of the PGG forage options handbook.
- Need another copy of the computing for farmers guide? Find the workbook here (PDF, 13MB).
- FeedSmart 2 (PDF, 4.8 MB)
- Feed Smart Users Guide (PDF, 1.81 MB)
- A guide to feed planning for sheep and beef farmers (PDF, 1.45 MB)
- Check out the OSPRI and NAIT links to cement your learnings from the extended learning section below.
The following links will support you in continuing your learning and growing your skills:
- NAIT has moved to a new online platform, find out more at MyOSPRI help.
- How to inspect a pig for TB (video).
- How to inspect a deer for TB (video).
- Tutorial: How to register animals using NAIT (video).
- Watch how to complete a beef bulls structural assessment (video).
- Discover genetics fit for your purpose with nProve.
- Complete the sheep genetics learning module to help you recognise the right rams for your ram team.