Calf Rearing Expo - Canterbury
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This practical session, brought to life by NZAgbiz, SealesWinslow, AgriHealth, & DairyNZ, explores how feeding decisions made in the early stages set calves up for efficient growth, improved health and long‑term profitability.
Hear the latest research alongside practical on‑farm insights, and advice from animal health and veterinary experts. The session will explore milk and solid feeding strategies, effective weaning practices, calf health and welfare, and shed systems.
You will learn:
🐮 How early nutrition drives lifetime heifer performance
🐮 The best‑practice milk and solid feeding strategies for efficient growth
🐮 How to manage weaning transitions effectively
🐮 To identify and manage key calf health and welfare risks
🐮 Set up systems that work for both calves and people
🐮 Why the 5 Q’s of colostrum management and using rigorous hygiene practices are non-negotiable.
Maximise your calving season with everything you need to know in the Calf Rearing Expo 2026.
Hear the latest research alongside practical on‑farm insights, and advice from animal health and veterinary experts. The session will explore milk and solid feeding strategies, effective weaning practices, calf health and welfare, and shed systems.
You will learn:
🐮 How early nutrition drives lifetime heifer performance
🐮 The best‑practice milk and solid feeding strategies for efficient growth
🐮 How to manage weaning transitions effectively
🐮 To identify and manage key calf health and welfare risks
🐮 Set up systems that work for both calves and people
🐮 Why the 5 Q’s of colostrum management and using rigorous hygiene practices are non-negotiable.
Maximise your calving season with everything you need to know in the Calf Rearing Expo 2026.
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Where is it happening?
Dunsandal Community Centre, 1456 Tramway Road, Dunsandal, 1456 Tramway Rd, Dunsandel 7682, New Zealand, Rolleston
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Host or PublisherDairy Women's Network
