WA Nutrition Fundamentals workshop Day 1: Bunbury

Nutrition Fundamentals is a two-day course designed to provide dairy farmers, farm staff, and service providers with a strong foundation in ruminant nutrition. Through a combination of classroom learning and use of nutrition software, 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 (Rumen8 with Dr Martin Staines):

Introduction to the Rumen8 program with experienced ruminant nutritionist and Rumen8 developer Martin Staines. We will learn to use the software and have the opportunity to work through balancing rations applying the knowledge learnt in Day 1.

Topics include:

• Ruminant digestion and intake limits
• Understanding the 4 stomach chambers and their functions
• Nutrients supplied by common feeds
• Cost-effective supplementation strategies
• Feed requirements of different classes of stock
• Diet balancing

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

Day 1: Tuesday 10th November 9:30am-3pm

Day 2: Wednesday 11th November 9:30am-3pm

For any questions please contact Vicki Fitzpatrick on 0400 670 833