Reproduction (Managing Scanned Ewes) workshop

These ½ day workshops focus on the management of pregnant ewes and give a good overview of joining, pregnancy and lactation as well as an introduction to some practical tools and skills. For those producers who have pregnancy scanned their ewes these workshops will help them get the most out of their scanned ewes. The workshops include some theory and practical hands-on sessions.

If you think you and/or your neighbours would be interested in these practical training activities, please see contact details below for scheduled events or for more information on hosting one of these workshops in your area:

For Eastern Australia: Contact Chris Shands, (02) 6730-1928 (Industry & Investment, NSW, Glenn Innes) - email chris.shands@industry.nsw.gov.au

For Western Australia: Contact Chris Oldham, (08) 9892 8528 (DAFWA, Albany) - email chris.oldham@agric.wa.gov.au

Workshop dates for 2012
To find out when and where these workshops are being held visit the Sheep CRC Events Calendar by clicking here or contact Chris Shands or Chris Oldham (see contact details above).

These workshops are an opportunity to discuss options for improving the reproductive performance of your flock. You will take away the practical skills needed to ensure optimum lamb survival by better management of scanned ewes in your flock.

These workshops will assist you with:

• Scanning and ewe management recommendations
• Managing single and twin bearing ewes
• Management targets
• Maternal behaviour
• Target fat scores during pregnancy

Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided. Please bring a hat and sunscreen.