HEIFERMAX

Professional Calf Rearers’ Association of Australia

2008 Annual Conference

Conference, pre-dinner drinks and dinner at
AIRPORT MOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTRE
33 Ardlie St, Attwood, VIC 3049. (Melways ref.Map 5, K6)

Accommodation also available.
8 a.m. registration for 9 a.m. start on 17th July 2008

Speakers.

We are proud to present a stimulating array of speakers and discussion topics, including,

• Dr Sam Leadley, calf & heifer management specialist from the U.S.A., speaking on how management issues relate to calf health;
• Dr Kate Woodard, Senior Technical Services Veterinarian for Intervet, will be talking on how best to manage vaccine programmes on farm;
• the 2007 winner of the Diamond V Young Calf Rearer of the Year award, Mrs. Sally Hood, will present her findings from her trip to the U.S.A. to attend the DCHA conference and from various farm visits whilst being hosted by the staff of the Diamond V mills;
• the finalists in the Diamond V Calf Rearer of the Year 2008 will present their essays on their perceptions of a problem confronting the calf rearing industry and their ideas for solving it;
• a discussion about farm labour, led by Dr. Pauline Brightling and Ms. Rebecca Dickson, an Industry Trainer for the National Centre for Dairy Education-Australia, and winner of an award for employer excellence;
• the final session will be a panel discussion, involving the audience, about establishment of a code of practice and accreditation for calf rearers/growers.

Costs.

$30 for members, $80 for associate members and $150 for non-members (includes conference, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and pre-dinner drinks).

Dinner $58 for an excellent 3 course dinner. Membership – due 1st July 2008 - $100 p.p.

Registration - Phone Jeanette on 03 64912636 or 0428 867551

Website - www.calfrearers.asn.au