Small Cattle Care & Management Course: 2010 Dates
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by admin in Expo's
Care and Management Course is a one day introductory course designed for those interested in becoming involved with cattle. The course assists participants in developing skills in care, handling and management of cattle. All those questions you ever wanted to ask will be answered in a information packed day plus lots of practical tips that you will not find in any book. Chief instructor is Margo Hayes author of Small Cattle for Small Farms published by CSIRO.
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).
jill fischer
09. Mar, 2010
Hi, I am trying to find information on beaf cattle raising.
We have bought a farm and plan to move in July.
I am too late for your lecture day, so was wondering if your book is for sale? We welcome any suggestions, Thankyou, Jill
madhu kumar
03. May, 2010
hi this is madhu am looking forward to import live cows to india, i wanted know the advantages and cost of the cows whic is there in your country.