Winter Field Walk

ASHEEP & BEEF Winter Field Walk

Wednesday 31st July 2024

All farmers and industry are welcome to join us for an afternoon of farm visits, pasture, and discussion, wrapping up with a port in the paddock, then warm up at the Gibson Soak Hotel.

PROGRAM

12:30PM Meet at Harry Davies’ farm

35816 Coolgardie Esperance Hwy, first driveway on left after the Shark Lake CBH site if heading north

• Sign in on arrival and discussion on the season
• Syncing heifers to mate with bulls for a 4 week joining
• ASHEEP & BEEF Optimising Age of Weaning Cattle MLA PDS: producers Harry Davies & Nick Ruddenklau share their experience of 2023 earlier weaning + project facilitator Dr Enoch Bergman (Swans Veterinary Services)
• David Howey (Elanco): new product Multiboost with B12 for cattle

2:30PM Esperance Downs Research Station

Coolgardie Esperance Hwy, 5km N of Gibson

• Feed365 Project Demonstration Site: mix of 40kg triticale, 30kg cereal rye, 10kg balansa clover, hosted by Josh & Tegan Sullivan + comments from agronomist Giles McMeikan (Farm & General) & researcher Paul Sanford (DPIRD)
• FutureSheep Project: investigating the impact of future climate change on sheep production, modelling pasture production in 2050 using the CSIRO GrassGro model with Paul Sanford (DPIRD)
• Afternoon tea

4:00PM Leigh & Karina West

Karleigh Farms, 593 Fleming Grove Rd, Gibson

• New Diaman2ti Bladder Clover: an ASHEEP & BEEF Pasture Variety Trials MLA PDS site, discussion with Chad Hall, Tyneal Callus, Hayley Hill (South Coastal Agencies)
• Port in the paddock

5:00PM Gibson Soak Hotel

• Drinks & networking, bar tab provided, purchase own dinner

8:30PM Close

The schedule is indicative and may be subject to change.

Free registration, RSVPs essential, please let us know by Monday 29th July 2024.

BIOSECURITY

Please observe farm biosecurity and arrive in clean boots & clothes. If you are travelling in a car that has been on other farms please make sure it is clean (free of weed seeds & soil).

WHAT TO BRING

Wet weather gear / warm clothes / hat / sunscreen, we go rain or shine.

SAFETY

We are visiting working farms which include a range of hazards. Please stay as a group and observe instructions given to you. Stay away from moving machinery or vehicles, look out for slips / trips, keep a safe distance from any livestock we may encounter (if you are given the opportunity to handle stock please follow ASHEEP & BEEF’s livestock handling safe work procedures available to download here and take instruction given to you by the farm host / field day Chair). Avoid driving on paddocks where possible. When you are driving please drive cautiously and avoid hazards such as potholes, deep water, slippery areas, wild animals, and livestock.

PERSONAL ACCESSIBILTY

Please note that this field day will visit paddocks and yards that include uneven / soft / rough terrain. We plan to have a portable toilet available, but there are several steps to access it. If you have accessibility requirements and need something for you to safely attend the event, please call ASHEEP & BEEF on the number below and we will endeavour to find a solution.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Treat others with respect and courtesy.
• When you join ASHEEP & BEEF events, field days and tours your actions reflect on our group. Be considerate of the people and places that host us.
• Keep discussions and questions fair and respectful. No question is too basic, this is a place for people to learn more about livestock agriculture.
• We welcome people from different backgrounds and levels of agricultural experience.
• Leave discrimination and harassment at the door.
• If you observe or experience unacceptable behaviour, please let us know.

COVID-19

Please observe good hand hygiene and don’t attend if you have cold and flu symptoms.

IMAGES

Photos and video will be taken at the field day by ASHEEP & BEEF, by attending you give your consent to have images and video footage of you recorded and shared by ASHEEP & BEEF. These images and video footage may also be provided by ASHEEP & BEEF to third parties, for example Meat & Livestock Australia, for their use. If you would prefer not to have your image taken please let us know.

Contact ASHEEP & BEEF

Sarah Brown

Executive Officer

0409 335 194

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors for making this field day possible!