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National Youngstock Association Beyond Calf Exports Stakeholders Forum 22 nd November 2012. National Youngstock Association. Why Launch the Association? Knowledge transfer Promote best practice Provide a forum for all Youngstock stakeholders Farmers Vets Breeding companies
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National Youngstock Association Beyond Calf Exports Stakeholders Forum 22nd November 2012
National Youngstock Association • Why Launch the Association? • Knowledge transfer • Promote best practice • Provide a forum for all Youngstock stakeholders • Farmers • Vets • Breeding companies • Feed companies • Retailers • Wider industry
National Youngstock Association • Launch Association • Increased demand for knowledge transfer • National Mastitis Council • National Cattle Mobility Event • Large Herds Conference • No forum for Youngstock
National Youngstock Conference • Hartpury College • Conference – aimed at farmers and allied professionals • Plenary sessions – key topics • Four stream presentation plan • Practical approach to ...... • Fertility • Nutrition • Health and disease management
5 farm walks • 28th February – Evesham, Worcester • 8th March – Penrith, Cumbria • 13th March – Steyning, West Sussex • 3rd May – Monyash, Bakewell • 16th May – Eaglesfield, Lockerbie • Over 600 attendees
The Future? • 3rd Conference being planned for late 2013. • In discussion with the RABDF about further farm walks. • Forging links with stakeholders and other organisations. • Development of resources to support the industry.