The 2017 Shorthorn Beef “Now is the Time” Conference will be held in Dubbo, NSW on July 11-12 at Club Dubbo.
The focus for the 2017 Shorthorn Beef National Conference is to:
Deliver a clearer understanding of value concepts in beef production
Explore new opportunities for genetic evalaution and genomic systems in the 21st Century
Showcase the carcass and eating quality of the Shorthorn breed.
The Conference will highlight world class speakers and opportunities for all beef producers that exist in the rapidly developing, market oriented, beef supply chain in Australia. Now is the time to ensure that production systems are capable of capturing full value into the future.
Key Speakers will include:
RICHARD NORTON – Managing Director MLA – “DEXA and Value Based Payments.”
ROB INGLIS – Elders Production Specialist – “Managing Heifer Nutrition for Lifetime Fertility.”
JENNIFER PEART – Market Analyst MLA – “The Australian Beef Industry Beyond 2017.”
MAHDI SAATCHI – Lead Genomicist IGS (USA) – “Understanding IGS and BOLT applications.”
MIKE INTROVIGNE – Bonnydale Simmentals, WA – “IGS – an Australian Breeders Perspective.”
LISA SHARP – Chief Marketing & Communcations Officer MLA – “Plate to Paddock Beef Production.”
BRENDAN TATT – Commercial Manager JBS Australia Northern – “The Value of Brands.”
There will also be a Gala Dinner to be held at the Commercial Hotel Dubbo, which will feature the Ruby & Roan Elite Shorthorn Genetics Auction as well as a guest chef speaker. Thousand Guineas product will be a feature of the dinner.
Ticket costs are $88 per person for the 2 day Conference and $77 per person for the Gala Dinner.
Please RSVP to Shorthorn Beef if you would like to attend.