Following on from last year’s pre-lambing webinar series on lamb survival, SAC Consulting, part of the SRUC, will be running a series again this year, this time on maximising lamb performance.
A range of well-known speakers will cover timely topics, latest research, veterinary opinion and technical updates. The series of three free webinars will focus on the three key timings for management of the lamb from lambing through to weaning. The speakers will highlight current research, new thinking and practical tips to maximise the number of lambs reared.
Please register before the events, to receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Tuesday, February 28 – LambCrop – Pre-lambing decisions, 7.30-9pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uV4-PqGQTTuK4XG-Wz9nnw
Speaker Topic
Dr Cathy Dwyer, SRUC animal behaviour and welfare researcher Lamb castration – new developments
Fiona Crowden, SRUC Veterinary Services, investigation officer Lambing without antibiotics
Lorna Shaw, SAC Consulting, ruminant nutritionist Pre-lambing nutrition
Wednesday, March, 8 – Lamb Crop – The first eight weeks, 7.30-9pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cKPH-Vg2Rk6OLdv4i5AAmg
Speaker Topic
Daniel Stout, SAC Consulting, sheep and grassland Specialist Grassland and management matters
Jo Conington, SRUC sheep geneticist Breeding out mastitis
Duncan Nelless, Thistleyhaugh Farm Using animal data for selection and management
Tuesday, March 14 – Lamb crop – Eight weeks to weaning, 7.30-9pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q2iqICjCQ4CQRzSigjHySw
Speaker Topic
Poppy Frater, SAC Consulting, sheep and grassland specialist Lamb management post eight weeks
Heather Stevenson, SRUC Veterinary Services, investigation Officer The worm challenge
Sam Boon, manager of Signet Breeding Services at AHDB Importance of growth genetics
These webinars have been funded by University Innovation Fund from the Scottish Funding Council.
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