Events

POSTPONED - On-farm biosecurity and sheep disease investigation workshop

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POSTPONED due to low registrations.

 

8:30 – 8:45 Registration, coffee and catch-up

8:45 – 9:00 Introduction and biosecurity picture

9:00 – 10:00 Biosecurity plan workshop session 1
- Farm maps – entry and exit, risks of incoming weeds with vehicle/equipment
- Discussion session on identifying and managing risks with people, vehicles and equipment

10:00 – 10:30 Morning Tea

10:30 – 11:30 Biosecurity plan workshop session 2
- Identification and management of biosecurity risks with livestock
- Workshop and discussion session
- Disease and policy and legislation updates – OJD, OB, Biosecurity Act, NLIS

11:30 – 12:45 Vehicle/equipment washdown demonstration

12:45 – 1:30 Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 Disease investigation and post mortem demonstration
- Identifying sheep diseases and health issues
- Process of conducting a post mortem
- Discussion time - what have you seen in your animals

3:00 Close and evaluation

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Workshop cost: $20/business.

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We are sorry but registration for this event is now closed.

Please contact us if you would like to know if spaces are still available.