We changed the format of our Annual On-farm Field Day in 2007 to include all small breeds. In the past we have had over 400 people attend. Now it is even bigger with more trade displays and more cattle. The emphasis next  year will be on beef production for small breeds.

Breeds on display included Australian Lowline, Dexter, Square Meaters, Miniature Galloway, Miniature Belted Galloways, RedLine, Nadudana, Bramalows, Miniature Aussie Greys just to name a few. Enjoy being able to wander freely amongst the animals and compare the different types as well as being able to learn more about the breeds. A variety of lectures and displays are provided as well as both stud and commercial cattle on display including some very cute calves, our Royal Show winning stud bulls, registered and commercial cows, calves and steers, the show team. Not only will you be able to walk freely amongst the animals and gather information there will also be refreshments, trade displays, lectures, demonstrations and a stud tour.

DATE:         SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2010

TIME:         10AM TO 3PM

2009 Program

What a Judge looks for in show steers: presented by Neil Goetsch, leading seed stock producer and exhibitor of many Royal Champion Steers

Understanding Carcass Competitions criteria, AusMeat & MSA Industry Standards: presented by Terry Mudge, Plant Manager, Pittsworth Meat Processors.

Meating the Market with Small Breeds: presented by Margo Hayes

Organic Pasture Management: presented by Jamie Dennison AgSolutions Australia

Small Breeds Parade

2010 DATES:       February 20th, March 20th 2010

THE PROGRAM: A wide range of topics will be covered including:infrastructure requirements, husbandry & nutrition, how and when to vaccinate, methods of identification, showing, marketing and promotion, beef production and Government requirements.

Course is delivered with both indoor and outdoor instruction including a tour of Vitulus stud and commercial animals.

COST: $330 Per person per day or $550 per couple. Includes copy of book Small Cattle for Small Farms, class materials, lectures, lunch, refreshments, and farm tour.

TIMES:        9am to 4pm

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My daughter and I attended the work shop day at Vitulus in April 2009, having previously attended an Open Day. We went along thinking that we had chosen our breed and were really wanting to learn more about day to day care for small cattle on our 80 hectare property. But it very quickly became obvious that this was a great educational day- we learnt so much on so many aspects- from the pros and cons of electric fences, to cattle yard and crush set ups, and came away wanting to do more research on the best breeds for us. Above all, it was open and honest teaching- no pushing of Lowline and Vitulus – but opening our minds to a variety of options. We really appreciated Margo and her helpers time- I am sure they have not heard or seen the last of us. And the social aspects and Lowline beefburgers for lunch were great. Dr John Jackson (05.05.09).