Devon: Right start, right carcase, right market

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on roadshow will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal, in particular with a focus on Dairy x Beef animals in support of the newly launched GB Calf Strategy.

 You’ve done the hard work, now make every beef carcase count. Hear from AHDBs, Becky Smith - MI, Harriet Bunning- Genetics, Zoe Kingham - Farmbench, alongside Fi Boothby of Vale Vets for an insightful day into breeding and producing the right animal for the right market.

Join farmers, butchers and market experts to explore:

• How to spot the right genetics for market-ready carcases
• Where value is gained, or lost, on the hook
• Why the right start for a calf is so important and how it affects performance
• How to match your stock to the right outlet – retail, high street or farm shop

You'll walk away with a better eye, better tools and a better understanding of how your choices shape the final product.

What to expect at this workshop:

• Hear it straight from the shop floor with live butchery demos
• Get hands-on with live cattle assessment and carcase walk-throughs
• Use Farmbench to see the cost of production and days to finish and how that affects farmers bottom line