BEEF producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills in the breeding, feeding and management of cattle bound for feedlots at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale in February.

Tailored for feeder steer producers, the conference will feature hands-on workshops and practical advice from leading industry research agencies, buyers, agronomists, meat scientists and livestock operation managers.

The event will be held over three days between Monday, February 10 and Thursday, February 13 at the University of New England.

The Northern Tablelands Local Land Services event will be hosted in partnership with UNE, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and CSIRO supported by AgSTAR Projects.

Attendees can expect to hear about genetic selection, pasture management and improvement, yard weaning and pre-feedlot nutrition, carcass data and cattle transport.

Sara Paton, Land Services Officer at Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, said the conference was designed to provide beef producers with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of the market and ensure that cattle are feedlot ready.

“We’ve got a great cross-section of speakers from across the sector giving up their time to arm producers with the latest advice,” Ms Paton said.

“The event also provides some great opportunities for producers to broaden their network amongst the industry.”

This year, the event will feature workshops and presentations from Meat & Livestock Australia, Teys, Angus Australia, CSIRO, Jeff House Livestock, Apiam Animal Health, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, UNE and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

Accommodation and meals for participants will be available at UNE’s Duval College.

Tickets for the full registration range from $450-$550, while single-day packages begin at $200.

To purchase tickets visit the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services website at https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/northern-tablelands/events/nt-events/feeder-steer-school

Interested producers can also phone their closest Northern Tablelands Local Land Services office on 1300 795299 for more information.