Nutrition Fundamentals - Leitchville

Nutrition Fundamentals is a two-day course is designed to provide dairy farmers, farm staff, and service providers with a strong foundation in ruminant nutrition. Through a combination of classroom learning and on-farm application, participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to make informed, cost-effective feeding decisions.

Day 1 (Classroom):

Covers key nutritional concepts including energy (ME), crude protein (CP), fibre (NDF), nutrient requirements, and how to balance rations to meet herd needs.

Day 2 (On-farm):

Focuses on applying knowledge in a practical setting, including condition scoring, feed assessment, and identifying feed gaps.

Topics include:

- Ruminant digestion and intake limits

- Nutrients supplied by common feeds

- Cost-effective supplementation strategies

- Feeding young stock and cost of rearing

- Diet balancing and comparing feed costs

This course is ideal for those new to dairy nutrition, looking to refresh their knowledge, or preparing for more advanced training.

Day 1: Thursday 20th of November

Day 2: Thursday 27th of November

Where: Leitchville/Cohuna Area. Venue TBC