Winter Webinars

Getting the best out of Breedplan and an introduction to Genomics - Monday, 6th March 2023 at 8pm

Entitled Getting the best out of Breedplan and an introduction to Genomics this webinar offered a more in depth focus for those who already use the system regularly, along with an introduction to Genomics.
BREEDPLAN offers bull breeders the potential to accelerate genetic progress in their herds, and to provide objective information on stock they sell to commercial breeders. Fully integrated with the Society's ABRI system,  it aims to give the best prediction of an animal's genetics that modern technology can provide, and with the introduction of Genomics hopefully a new layer of detail.

NATIONAL BEEF ASSOCIATION - ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELFARE REVIEW

On Thursday, 9th February, Martin Jenkins from Animal Health and Welfare pathway, England talked about funding from the Government for an Annual health and welfare review with your vet. Boehringer was also on hand to offer their expert advise and to answer any questions about BVD vaccination. This was an independent webinar being hosted by the National Beef Association that you can view more about on their website.

BREEDPLAN - The value of data and getting started with Breedplan

This webinar gives you an introduction to the scheme, and an explanation of the parameters captured and how these are used.

The presentation is given by Catriona Millen and Brad Crook. Brad manages the Genetics Research and Development team at the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI). In this role, he oversees the testing and implementation of analytical processes used in the BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation and undertakes research relevant to this outcome. He also provides technical support to ABRI’s beef clients, especially on the use of genomic data in genetic evaluations. He has been with ABRI since 2000 and is based in Armidale, Australia. Catriona is part of his field team carrying out farm visits and looking to continually improve the system to reflect today’s agricultural practises and data needs of Breeders.

The final part of the webinar contains questions from members to the team and the answers that were given.

Understanding and Managing Neospora webinar

This is an excellent opportunity to understand more about Neospora, as well as how to manage potential issues, from our two independent speakers Professor Elisabeth (Lee) Innes of the Moredun Institute and Helen Carty, Veterinary Centre Manager for SRUC.

Pasture fed livestock webinar

It can be done: benefits that a pasture-based diet can have on a farm's profits, animal health, soil fertility and biodiversity