21st and 22nd May 2024
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Speakers and trade stands:
Agenda
21st May | 18.30 to 21.00
Host: Brian Nicholson, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode: E41 RT66)
22nd May | 18.30 to 21.00
Host: Padraig Frasier, Co. Mayo (Eircode: F28 YH66)
18:30
Farm Walk
Discussion:
2024 lambing performance, flock KPIs, grassland management, what’s working well and challenges, future plans
Speakers:
Brian Nicholson/Padraig Frasier
Facilitator (Kilkenny): Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal
Facilitator (Mayo): John Noonan, Teagasc
19:00
The latest sheep handling equipment & technology
Talk:
Cotter Crate Sheep+Lamb Handler LIVE DEMO, NEW mobile versions launch, NEW Automed automatic dosing gun demo, yard design options, TAMS grants
Presentation by:
Nick Cotter, Cotter Agritech followed by 10 min tea break
19:50
Overcoming drench resistance – principles, selective treatment technology & breeding
Talk:
Sustainable parasite control – top tips & results from years of SmartWorm trials
Presentation by:
Dr Steven Johnston, Sheep Farmer running Easycares and RoSA Sheep Advisor
20:15
Using performance recording to improve your bottom line
Talk:
What performance recording can deliver to Irish sheep farmers
Presentation by:
Sheep Ireland
20:40
Take home messages and Q&A
Talk:
Live Q&A
Speaker (Kilkenny): Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal
Speaker (Mayo): John Noonan, Teagasc
Panellists:
All speakers
Open Day SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
NEW Products being shown for the first time
- Cotter Crate Mobile models
- Automed automatic dosing gun
We will be showcasing the NEW mobile versions of the Cotter Crate! These options have long been requested by farmers, and come complete with a mobile yard for farmers with fragmented land.
Register here
Alternatively, you can call 086 330 1490 to register.
