Enhanced Livestock Management Bootcamp – Feed, Fodder & Decision Making
April 22 @ 9:00 am - April 23 @ 1:00 pm
Producers in southern Australia face increasing challenges managing feed supply, livestock nutrition, and making timely, informed decisions in uncertain seasonal conditions.
The Enhanced Livestock Management Bootcamp is a practical, hands-on learning experience designed to help beef and sheep producers improve pasture and feedbase management, strengthen decision making and build more resilient livestock systems.Delivered by some of Australia’s most respected livestock advisors and extension specialists, this pilot workshop brings together three valuable topics in one intensive learning event.Participants will walk away with practical tools, strategies and resources they can immediately apply on their own farms.
What you’ll learn
Optimising the Feedbase
• Growing and utilising more quality feed on farm• Understanding pasture growth, feed demand and grazing systems• Identifying opportunities to improve feed utilisation and productivity
Nutrition & Feed Management
• Matching feed supply with livestock requirements• Feed budgeting and filling feed gaps• Understanding feed value and supplementary feeding strategies• Containment feeding principles and practical applications
Decision Making & Risk Management
• Practical decision frameworks for livestock businesses• Using data and tools to support better decisions• Managing seasonal risk and preparing for dry periods• Strategies for managing stocking rate and identifying decision trigger points
Who should attend?
This event is designed for progressive beef and sheep producers, particularly early to mid-career producers, who want to strengthen their livestock production systems and improve their decision making.
Expert facilitators
• Felicity Turner – Turner Agri Services• Deb Scammell – Talking Livestock• Cam Nicholson – Nicon RuralThese highly respected advisors bring decades of experience working with livestock producers across southern Australia.
Limited pilot workshop
This event is being delivered as part of the Enhanced Livestock Management Project and will pilot new learning modules currently under development.Participation is free, however places are strictly limited to 20 producers.All catering and refreshments are included.
Event Details
22-23 April 2026 @ Keith Institute Meeting Room, Keith SA
Program:
DAY 1 – 9:00am to 5:00pmDinner – Keith Hotel (included)DAY 2 – 8:00am to 1:00pmLunch provided. Register here.
For more information, please contact:
Dr Penny SchulzLivestock Technical Specialist0417 853 094penny.schulz@adelaide.edu.au