SDP Heifers on Target/Dairy Beef on-farm workshop

Join Subtropical Dairy for on-farm discussion focusing on heifer rearingwith Carl Hockey (RuralVet Pty Ltd).

Heifers present a significant investment on dairy farms. At the point of calving, it is estimated that a heifer has cost the dairy farm owner between $1000 and $2500. Therefore for every 100 heifers raised on a farm, it has cost the enterprise $100,000 to $250,000. To receive a return on this significant investment, heifers must get in calf quickly, calve without difficulty, be productive and get back in calf easily. To achieve good productivity they must be well grown from day one.

Join us for an interactive workshop, focusing on the Dairy Australia 'Heifers on Target' recommendations. Bring along any questions you'd like answered. The discussion will be focused on areas of interest to the group and current seasonal challenges facing heifer rearing on farms.Mark Bauer from the QDPI Dairy team will also join us to discuss the projects and research coming out of the Gatton Research Station relating to dairy beef.