The Farmers Mart Feb/Mar 2015 - Issue 38 | Page 18

Events Carlisle To Host New ‘Total Dairy Expo’ Conference »»Dairy farmers and industry members will be able to hear from a top line up of dairy experts at a new half day technical conference to be held in association with the UK Dairy Expo in Carlisle. The ‘Total Dairy Expo’ has been developed by organisers of the Total Dairy Seminar - previously known as the Large Herd Seminar - and has been designed to bring a leading technical event to a prime dairying region in the North West. The ‘Total Dairy Expo’ will take place on the afternoon of Friday 6 March 2015 at Carlisle Racecourse, a stone’s throw away from Borderway Mart which will host the UK Dairy Expo the following day. The new conference fits with the general ethos surrounding the rebranded Total Dairy Seminar which will take place on 10 and 11 June 2015 in Gloucestershire. Both events aim to provide the latest thinking in dairy cow management relevant to all UK dairy producers, regardless of size. Richard Vecqueray from EBVC, which organises the Total Dairy events, explained that the four key speakers at the ‘Total Dairy Expo’ will be covering a broad range of topics from nutrition, to cow health and people management. “Professor Jon Huxley from Nottingham University Vet School will be talking about the link between cow body condition and lameness, while Californian farmer, Hank Van Exel will be speaking about herd management protocols, before judging the Holstein classes at the UK Dairy Expo,” he said. Vet James Husband from EBVC will also be giving his thoughts on dairy cow nutrition and independent consultant Dr Mike Wilkinson, will talk about how to make top quality silage. YORKSHIRE GENERATORS LTD Specialist Power Providers Generator Sales & Hire l Event Power l Lighting Towers l Bunded Fuel Tanks l Fuel Management l Control & Distribution Equipment l Installation l Service & Maintenance l Alternator Rewinds Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] [email protected] www.yorkshiregenerators.co.uk Ad 88.2 x 121.8 Farmers Mart 1 18 Feb/Mar 2015 www.farmers-mart.co.uk Set to shine »»A new event aimed at allowing young stock people and others in the livestock industry to develop essential skills needed in the modern livestock sectors is being launched for 2015. The ‘National Young Show Stars Challenge’ – which is being held in partnership with the Three Counties Agricultural Society at the Malvern Showground on 2 April 2015 - will pit teams of competitors against each other to test their skills and knowledge. With beef, sheep, dairy and pig competitions for teams and individual competitions for young butchers and auctioneers, the event truly offers something for everyone in the livestock sector, said organising committee chairman, Neil Lloyd. Approved Dealer l Mike Christian from Elanco, lead sponsors of the event along with Zinpro, said: “The ‘Total Dairy Expo’ and evening meal will be a great chance to learn, meet old friends and make new ones, before seeing the show cows and the trade stands at the Saturday UK Dairy Expo organised by Harrison and Hetherington. David Pritchard, director of operations for Harrison & Hetherington says the two events dovetail perfectly together. “The two events will provide dairy farmers with a showcase for them to see some of the finest dairy livestock in the UK and gather the latest information on all aspects of the dairy industry.” Tickets to the ‘Total Dairy Expo’ and evening meal are separate to the UK Dairy Expo and can be purchased at www. totaldairy.com which also has information about Total Dairy Seminar. 7/8/14 09:10:09 “The event has been designed to allow young people to showcase and further their skills and display their abilities in a range of skills and presentation techniques. It is hoped the event will become an annual spectacular and has been designed to encourage young people to become involved in key aspects of the industry and gain experience alongside their peers, with the opportunity to learn from leading individuals within the industry. Prizes are yet to be confirmed, but trips abroad are being