Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) Workshop

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Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) Workshop

04/10/2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Do you graze stock on crops in winter? If so the new winter grazing rules that start in November apply to you!!
  • ECan staff will be there to answer your questions.
  • Learn about the latest research from DairyNZ, nutritional information from PGG Wrightson and animal welfare considerations from MPI.
  • Come and see what IWG alternatives you could try on your farm

ESAI are holding an informative and interactive workshop with the following guest speakers:

Charlotte Westwood-Veterinary Nutritionist -PGG Wrightson Seeds-Talking about nutritional values, benefits and considerations of different crops.
Dawn Dalley-Senior Scientist -Dairy NZ- talking about latest research on IWG and how it impacts animal behaviour and performance.
Penny Timmer-Arends-Senior Adviser Animal Welfare -MPI -Animal welfare considerations and requirements under Animal Welfare Act.
Sarah Heddell-Principal Implementation Advisor -ECan -New IWG regulations coming into effect and what impacts they will have.
Deane Parker & Sue Cumberworth – Quorum Sense-Multi-species winter crops and bale grazing as winter grazing alternatives
This is your chance to ask questions and find out more!!
This workshop is free and open to everyone to attend and includes a light lunch afterwards
To find out more or to register for this event please
email  jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call 0210304783

Details

Date:
04/10/2022
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Organiser

Jo Fearn
Phone
021 030 4783
Email
jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
View Organiser Website

Venue

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.
133 Harts Road
Leeston, New Zealand
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Details

Date:
04/10/2022
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Organiser

Jo Fearn
Phone
021 030 4783
Email
jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
View Organiser Website

Venue

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.
133 Harts Road
Leeston, New Zealand
+ Google Map
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