'Healthy Animals Healthy Profits'
The 'Healthy Animals Healthy Profits' feature is designed to promote positive health planning in the dairy, beef and sheep sectors.
The area will provide visitors with the opportunity to gather expert advice and view live demonstrations that will be of practical use on their own farms.
The area will incorporate Hoof Trimming Demonstrations which have proven to be extremely popular over the past few years. Sponsored by Giltspur Scientific, these live demonstrations are carried out on both days of the event, providing visitors with the opportunity to view hoof trimming using a rollover crush as well as demonstrations of Dutch trimming techniques.
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Sheep Exhibition
Making a profit from sheep production is a real challenge even for those dedicated to the enterprise. Understanding the technical aspects is an essential prerequisite for all livestock farmers.
The RABDF in association with the National Sheep Association (NSA) will provide visitors with valuable information on the technical aspects of sheep production in this exhibition, located in the Sheep Building on Avenue Q.
The exhibition will encompass up to date information on the latest and key sheep industry news and developments; flock health planning, nutrition, animal health, grassland management, getting the best from the market place, breeds and breeding as well as the very latest sheep ID and handling systems.
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Commercial Goat Exhibition
Following the success of this exhibition launched in 2008, RABDF in association with the British Goat Society will provide valuable information for existing goat farmers and those who want to know more about this growing market.
There will be a number of breeds on display with advice on their commercial applications for dairy, meat or fibre products located in the Sheep Buildings on Avenue Q.
Practical demonstrations will also be held on both days including AI, milking and foot trimming together with advice on feeding and genetics, which will be of benefit to all goat farmers.
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RBST National Show - 'Native Breeds for Modern Needs'
Following the success of this new exhibition in 2008, RABDF in association with RBST will stage the RBST National Show at the 2009 Dairy Event and Livestock Show.
Cattle, pigs and sheep will be on display providing an ideal platform for Native Breeds to highlight their advantages in the management of land using non intensive low cost production systems, including conservation grazing.
The RBST will also provide a commentary on the commercial application and advantages of the particular breeds during the show.
For more information on Native Breeds and the RBST please click here
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Beef Exhibition
The Beef Exhibition, now in it’s fifth year continues to receive the generous sponsorship of EBLEX, as well as being supported by a range of companies marketing beef related products, breed societies and the National Beef Association.
A major highlight of the exhibition will be the new ration calculator for beef rations on the EBLEX stand, as well as offering demonstrations and information using EBV’s when selecting beef bulls; calf rearing and grading cull cows.
Breed Societies attending will include Montbeliarde, MRI, Hereford, Simmental, Longhorn, Salers.
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Diversifarm
Launched at the 2005 Dairy Event, the Diversifarm Exhibition continues to prove popular with our visitors. This year’s exhibition, sponsored by the Country Land and Business Association will be useful to livestock farmers planning to develop other sources of income from adding value as well as generating new income from existing farm assets.
This year, the exhibition will feature renewable energy as a viable alternative to creating additional opportunities on the farm.
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Milkmade
Now in its seventh successful year, the Milkmade Exhibition, sponsored by Dairy UK continues to develop and attract an increasing number of exhibitors. The exhibition focuses on dairy technology, processing and marketing with information and advice readily available.
This specialist exhibition attracts visitors from both existing and potential processors of dairy products and includes companies from all sectors of the dairy supply chain.
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Machinery Demonstrations
Working machinery in a farm environment is now a firmly established and popular feature at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show. This year livestock farmers have a unique opportunity to compare models from the major manufacturers of both mixer wagons and tractors.
For the mixer wagon programme and participant details please click here
The RABDF is grateful for the continued support of John Deere for sponsoring the mixer wagon demonstrations.
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Competitive Cattle
The competitive cattle section is a major attraction for visitors, enabling them to view the prime dairy stock in the country from seven different breeds.
The RABDF are indebted to Merial Animal Health who through their Eprinex Brand, are once again generously sponsoring the competitive cattle section.
For more information on the cattle section and a programme, please click here.
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YFC Competitions
The National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) organise a series of competitions taking place on Thursday 17th September located in Cattle Shed 13.
It will include the National Stockjudge and Stockman of the Year Final, together with the final of the linear assessment.
For more information, please click here
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Farming Women's Workshops
Farming Women’s Workshops are a major new initiative to be launched at The Dairy Event and Livestock Show. Specifically designed for farmers’ wives or their lifelong partners, the seminars will be delivered, chaired and supported by women – The Women’s Food and Farming Union and the Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators and sponsored by Envirosystems.
The workshop seminars will offer solutions to issues farming women frequently have to manage including; employment law, succession, negotiating skills and business implications for diversification enterprises.
For a full programme of speakers please click here
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Dairy UK Conference - 'Taking the Bull by the Horns'
This year's conference will feature top speakers tackling the important dairy questions. Followed by the Dairy UK Good Health Dinner, on the eve of the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, is a must for all involved in the industry.
For a full programme of speakers please click here
We anticipate the conference to be of great value to industry professionals, producers, those involved in the industry supply chain, journalists and professional advisers. For more details please contact Edmund Proffitt at Dairy UK on 020 7467 2644
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