Beef producers across the Upper Hunter can get the latest advice on how to successfully early wean cows and calves for the best results at a Drought Management Workshop.
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The workshop will be held at Scone RSL from 3:00pm-6:30pm on Thursday, September 13.
Hunter Local Land Services staff and Beef consultant, Bill Hoffman will be on hand with expert advice on cost-effective feeding, animal health and nutrition to assist beef producers reduce stock feed bills and improve production outcomes.
With spring calving underway, it’s important to get the best results drought-feeding cows and calves through early weaning combined with best practice animal health and nutrition management.
- Cow and calve units need double the feed of a dry cow
- Cows and calves weaned and fed separately require 30% less feed
- Early weaning can improve cow body weight, cycling and conception rates
- open floor discussion time – local stock agents attending
RSVP Phone LLS office 6540 2400 or email jane.bennett@lls.nsw.gov.au
