MaxCare are delighted to present Dr Bob James, a world-renowned calf rearing expert.
Dr Bob James years of experience and research, questions the status quo of current calf rearing practices, revealing that no matter what size or system your dairy farm, how a calf starts its life impacts the lifetime performance of that heifer as a cow.
An exuberant
educator, Dr James takes a hands-on approach to calf rearing and will provide
practical advice which you can implement on your farm straight
away.
MaxCare will host 4 workshops across
Tasmania which will focus on:
Calving Management | CMR, Waste Milk & Fortifying | Feeding Systems Accelerated Growth | + much more!
– MORE ON DR BOB JAMES –
A legend in calf and heifer rearing in the American dairy industry, Prof Emeritus and Down Home Heifer Solutions’ director, Dr Bob James brings a life of experience in teaching, research and extension. Dr James also consults to a number of Australia’s large dairies.
The majority of his research over the last 10 years of his career was conducted on dairies in the eastern and western US with a focus on improving feed management on whole farm nutrient balance and on calf facilities, and management of on-farm pasteurizers and automatic calf feeders.
– WORKSHOP DATES & DETAILS –
We look forward to seeing you at one of these 4 workshops!
WORKSHOP 1
Date: Monday 30th September
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Geard Family Farms, 650 Elderslie Rd, Broadmarsh TAS
Cost: No Cost
WORKSHOP 2
Date: Monday 30th September
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm (BBQ Dinner included)
Location: Roberts Scottsdale Meeting Room, 20 William St, Scottsdale TAS
Cost: No cost
WORKSHOP 3
Date: Tuesday 1st October
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Elizabeth Town Bakery Cafe, 5783 Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town TAS
Cost: No cost
WORKSHOP 4
Date: Tuesday 1st October
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm (Light supper included)
Location: The Circular Head Community & Recreation Centre, 72-98 Nelson St, Smithton TAS
Cost: No cost
To learn how to get it right from the start and reach the full milking potential of your herd – simply register to attend below.
If you have any questions please contact:
Rod Shaw | MaxCare Sales Manager | Ph: 0428 351 291