Key learnings from Canada: suckler production systems

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Thursday, 23 January 2020

11:00am - 1:00pm

Avebury Social Club, Beckhampton Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire

SN8 1RD


Join us for this unique event where Canadian beef specialist, Bart Lardner, will discuss what the UK can learn from Canadian suckler systems to improve production and profitability. Bart will also detail heifer replacement strategies to ensure functional cows are developed for the herd. Our second speaker is Gethin Roberts, a vet from George Farm Vets, who will be discussing the tools we can use to firstly minimise calving difficulties, but also what to do when we need to intervene. 

Agenda

Join us for this event which will cover:

  • An introduction to beef production in Canada
  • Increasing efficiency in suckler herd systems
  • Heifer development to create a functional suckler cow
  • Minimising calving difficulties

 To book your free place, book online, email KE.events@ahdb.org.uk or call 01904 771218. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements. Attendees must be over 16 years of age.

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