What is ReproActive?

Developed by Australia’s leading vets, cattle specialists and rural business experts, ReproActive is a specialised, interactive workshop series designed to help maximise the reproductive & productive potential of herds. Each module will provide a wealth of knowledge to producers, resellers & veterinarians.

Weaning is one of the most crucial management interventions in a beef operation, regardless of season. Please join the team from Moura Veterinary Clinic, Australian Livestock Production Services, Meat & Livestock Australia & Zoetis Australia as we present this ReproActive workshop.

This workshop is beef production focused, highly-practical & interactive with modules covering:

• The significance & assessment of Critical Mating Weights

• The implications of Condition Scoring & the best corrective action to take
• The importance of early Weaning Management for long term productivity, improved disease prevention & the achievement of mating &/or market weight targets
• Cost effective & practical feeding strategies to maintain Production & Growth Rates of young stock

Leaving you equipped with the knowledge to better understand & improve your:

Weaning processes & protocols, in turn driving efficiency

• Management of nutritional demands & disease risks in weaners and yearlings to ensure young stock meet growth targets in challenging seasonal conditions
• Heifer growth targets
• Ability to effectively respond to challenging situations, & ultimately enhance the,
• Productivity & profitability of your herd

Topics

• Beef industry outlook 2020 (MLA) – where are we situated & what are we expecting?
• Wean early – implementing & managing early weaning to drive efficiency & production
• Feeding Weaners – meeting the needs of growing stock & the ramifications for productivity, fertility & meat quality
• A ‘hands on’ demonstration of Condition Scoring & it’s use as a decision making tool in your enterprise
• Bovine Respiratory Disease in young cattle – Why it is important, why it happens & how it can be managed
• The importance of Critical Mating Weights in laying the foundations for lifelong heifer reproductive productivity

Workshop Support & Contacts

Doors will open at 8:00am for a 8:30am start. Please aim to arrive at 8:00am.

Registration is essential to ensure we have adequate catering & workshop materials on hand for all participants. Morning tea & lunch will be provided, courtesy of Zoetis. For any queries regarding the event or issues with registration please contact:

• Adam Hayes (Moura Vet Clinic) – (07) 4157 3991, mouravet@bigpond.com
• Leon Buchanan (Zoetis) – 0418 492 289, leon.buchanan@zoetis.com
• Pat O’Neill (Zoetis) – 0409 718 587, patrick.oneill@zoetis.com

This ReproActive workshop is proudly supported by the below organisations, we would also like to extend a special thanks to our hosts at Burrawarra for hosting us & supplying cattle for the practical sessions.