Preparing for a Dry Summer

When: Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Where: Flying Horse Bar & Brewery, Raglan Parade, Warrnambool
Light meal provided. Drinks at Bar prices.

Summer of 2018-19 is shaping up as a challenging season, with fodder prices already high due the ongoing drought across much of Australia, and meteorologists suggesting a dry and warm season. Warrnambool Veterinary and Terang & Mortlake Veterinary Clinic have brought together a range of speakers to help you start preparing for the possibility of tight times in the months ahead.

Presenters:

Dr Blair Summerville, Veterinarian and Nutrition Adviser, Warrnambool Veterinary
A Summer Feeding Model – practical tips to maximise your feed supply
John Droppert, Senior Industry Analyst, Dairy Australia
Looking into the crystal ball – a perpective on milk price movements for the coming season
John McKew, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Fodder Industry Association
Hay supply and price forecast for summer 2018-19
Garry Smith, Director, Agribusiness Services, McLaren Hunt Financial Group
The view from the accountant’s desk
Lindsay Ferguson, Regional Manager & Executive Officer, WestVic Dairy Dairy
Australia’s Taking Stock and Dairy Base programs
Panel Discussion facilitated by Dr Stephen Jagoe & Phil Keegan