Wonwondah and district sheep farmers are set to benefit from a best practice ewe management and feed planning breakfast workshop on 12 June.
Hosted by Agriculture Victoria, presenter and livestock consultant Dr Steve Cotton from Dynamic Ag will discuss how to manage and feed ewes for reproduction and lamb survival during dry seasonal conditions.
Agriculture Victoria Regional Manager Meat and Wool South West Kate McCue said Dr Cotton's tips would inform and support producers preparing for a late autumn break.
'Dr Cotton is well known to industry as both a speaker and consultant, as well as a coordinator of some of our BestWool/BestLamb groups,' Ms McCue said.
'This workshop is a great opportunity for producers to discuss their goals and concerns with Steve among fellow farmers and leave feeling equipped to meet their ewe and lamb demands this season.'
Workshop details:
Thursday 12 June from 8:30 am commencing with a complimentary breakfast from 7:30 am.
The workshop is at Wonwondah. Registration is essential and the workshop location will be provided after registering.
Topics
- Best practice ewe management
- Improving reproduction and lamb survival
- Ewe feed requirements before and after lambing
- Lamb feed requirements
- Management tips for a late autumn break.
