Beef genomics and marbling field day this month

DNAThe Northern Tablelands Local Land Services will hold a field day on “Beef Genomics and Marbling” on March 22 at Walcha, NSW.

Speakers & Topics:

  • Key Note Speaker World Renowned Genomics Expert,
    Topic: Current and future role of genomics in improving
    the productivity and profitability of beef cattle in Australia.
    Prof Ben Hayes – Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food
    Innovation (QAAFI).
  • Topic: Angus R & D – Breeding Better Carcasses.
    Christian Duff – Strategic Projects Manager,
    Angus Australia, Christian is responsible for running
    the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program.
  • Topic: Building Collaborative Supply Chain Relationships
    with Producers – DEXA. Laura Grubb – Strategic Operations –
    Biloela, Teys Australia.
  • Topic: Growth path and nutritional management effects
    on Marbling. Dr Paul Greenwood – Senior Principal Research
    Scientist (NSW DPI).

Date & Location

Kilburnie Angus, Straban, Walcha
Thursday 22 March 2018
9:30am – 3:00pm

RSVP: Tuesday 20 March