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Improving Beef Breeding and Handling Systems - Chorley, Lancashire

Improving Beef Breeding and Handling Systems - Chorley, Lancashire

Starts:
Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 11:00AM

Ends:
Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 02:00PM

THIS demo event will show how improvements in breeding and attention to detail can result in improved returns.

Focusing on: Bull fertility, the use of EBV’s and best practise when designing a handling system.

Where: Highfield Farm, Jolly Tar Lane, Coppull, Chorley PR7 4BJ
When: Tuesday 16th February
Time: 11am – 2pm

Speakers include:

Clive Brown (Eblex) - The use of EBVs to improve breeding and  returns.

Lambert Leonard and May – Bull fertility.

A demonstration of bull fertility testing, and the importance of good bull condition when put to the cows.

Miriam Parker – A look at cattle behaviour and the importance of good cattle handling systems reducing carcass damage, the stress on the animals and you!

A selection of handling facilities from Carrs Billington and McVeigh Parker

(Lunch and refreshments will be provided)

To book a place please contact Robert Burrow or Adrian Capstick at the Rural Business Centre, Myerscough College OR use the online booking facility below.

Telephone: 01995 642206
E-mail: livestocknw@myerscough.ac.uk