Today's Calf, Tomorrow's Cow

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Sponsored by Dairy Womens Network
Proper care and nutrition for today’s calves can set tomorrow’s cows up for a lifetime of high performance. Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as Natalie Hughes (SealesWinslow) and Natalie Chrystal (AgriVantage) take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1. With expo stands from industry organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof. You’ll also receive tools and tips to support you and your teams’ nutrition. If you have farm-specific challenges, you will have the chance to book Natalie Hughes or Natalie Chrystal for a 10-minute problem solving slot after the expo. To be booked on the day Attendees will receive: A workbook A bag of Calf Max Muesli 20kg from SealesWinslow An AgriVantage calf shed planner Is this event for me? This expo is for anyone with an invested interest in raising happy and healthy calves, and in supporting their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season. What topics will be covered? Care of the new arrival. Shed set up. Ventilation. Bedding. Biosecurity. Navel care. Colostrum. Feeding calves for lifetime performance. Understanding your options. Transitioning from milk to hard feed. Weaning. Achieving liveweight gains for heifers. This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage. We are proud supporters of Dairy Tomorrow. This expo helps to: be world leading in animal care build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented workforce Event timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea 10.00am Expo Start 2.30pm Expo Finish 2.30pm-4.30pm 10-minute problem solving appointment with the experts