MaxCare Rearing Calves Workshop with Dr Bob James

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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 –

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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 Cafe5783 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