2012 DATES:      Saturday 17th March, 2nd June

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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What others have said about the course:

I would like to thank you for the Cattle Care Course on Saturday. What an excellent day! I have never attended a course anywhere ever where so much practical information was given, every thing that I needed to know was covered. Excellent, Thanks very much . Lynne Bower April 2011

I would like to say that we both thoroughly enjoyed the day and your presentation which was flowing, answered every question and gave us a lot of food for thought. Your candid responses allowed us to see the breed in a very clear light. …We found the technical info answered a lot of questions about viability, breakeven analysis and to really understand what one would be getting into…..Also those steak burgers tasted great. We would recommend that anyone wanting to know ..should invest in the field day. I believe your fee is very reasonable and is value for money. A Rota April 2011

We really enjoyed the course and it covered most things for us.   We really liked the flexibility in that you covered everything people asked and appreciated you showing us how to apply ear tags when it wasn’t on your program. Greg and Janet Cumberland 2010.

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).

Dam: Wyzenbeef Lady Calypso

Sire: The Glebe Woodstock

This cow has been amazing for Vitulus. She has sired Yes Yes Yes and Vitulus Chicks Rule. She  is in calf again to Vitulus Exceptionabull. Nearly all of her progeny have been heifers and all have been awesomel. Her 2011 heifer calf is in this years show team.

Price: $1,100

One of my very best cows. She was Grand Champion Female at Royal Brisbane and Royal Towoomba. Aweseome genetics. Lovely Long female that is a fabulous flusher..her genetics have been exported all over the world. Currently has a heifer calf at foot  (born 29th October) and has been joined to Vitulus Exceptionabull.

Price: 3,300

Dam: Elandra Park Zelia

Sire: Kobblevale Wilburforce

A lovely big cow whose both parents were Royal Show Winners. In calf to Elandra Park Zoom, the highest GeneStar for tenderness of any lowline bull every recorded. No one else has access to these genetics.

Price: $2,200

Dam: Goan Opal Cameo

DOB: 23.09.2008

A black heifer carrying the red gene . In calf due April 2012. A outstanding quality females that  can be registered in the RedLine, American and Canadian Lowline Assoc.

Price: $3,200

Show Quality: This bull was shown at Royal Brisbane Show in 2011 and won his class. Has the red gene. Beautiful nature and well muscled. If you want to breed quality and possible reds then this bull is for you.

Price: $3,300

DOB: 12.03.11

Dam: Vitulus Bonita

Sire: Vitulus Champion

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A nice young bull who would made a perfect commercial or herd bull. He will be tall and solid. Quality genetics

Price: $1,100

Dam: Vitulus Duchess

Sire: Vitulus Champion

Reserve Junior Champion Bull Royal Brisbane Show 2011 on his first show. We love this bull for his thickness and structual correctness. He will remain in our show team as we think he is one of the best bulls we have every bred. If you want a bull to show and win this one is for you. Currently in collection for the EU.

PRICE: $4,400