Practical Stockmanship Workshop - Grafton

Calling all landholders interested in improving their stock handling skills.

Courses will be presented by Stephen Skewes, who has a lifetime of experience with a variety of livestock.  He has successfully run a family farming/grazing business and spent 15 years with QLD DAF which included setting up and managing the breeding herd at the Tick Fever Centre.  He is a highly successful dog trainer throughout QLD and NSW.

Topics will include:

1. The benefits of good stockmanship
2. Livestock behaviour
3. Yard design considerations
4. Moving livestock in an emergency
5. Tools and how to use them effectively.

Morning tea, lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

Registration is essential - please click on this link to reserve your place.

When
27 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Region
North Coast

Where
DPI Trenayr Research Station
Grafton

Contact
Jocelyn Todd
0427 458 592
Jocelyn.todd@lls.nsw.gov.au