The ABRI Extension Services team are specalised in presenting on a wide range of beef breeding and genetics topics
The ABRI Extension Services team are capable and experienced presenters, having spoken at numerous events. The team have experience explaining beef breeding and genetic topics to a diverse audience, including seedstock and commercial beef producers, youth (including school, TAFE and university students), ultrasound scanners, livestock agents, vets and other beef industry personnel.
Importantly, the team are equally comfortable presenting in-person and online, having experience with multiple webinar platforms (including Zoom, Teams and GoToWebinar).
EVENT TYPES
The ABRI Extension Services team are available to speak at events organised by breed societies, individual beef producers and beef industry groups.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Field days
- Conferences
- Breed society AGMS, National Shows and Sales and Youth events
The team can also organise BREEDPLAN presentations for educational institutes and other organisations.
A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS
The ABRI Extension Services team are available to speak on a wide range of beef breeding and genetics topics (see below). Many event organisers will approach the ABRI Extension Services team with an idea of the topic(s) that they would like covered. The team is happy to discuss details of such requirements, and work with you to tailor a presentation specific to your needs.
Presentations of varying lengths can also be prepared to fit in with event requirements. The team is commonly asked to present for durations of 30 minutes, one hour or two hours, but will happily work with event organisers to meet specified requirements.
Topics that the team can cover include:
- Using and understanding BREEDPLAN information
- Recording performance data
- Use of DNA technology:
- Parentage verification
- Genetic conditions
- Single-Step BREEDPLAN
- Related genetic technologies
- BreedObject Selection Indexes
- MateSel
- GeneProb
- Completeness of Performance
AVAILABILITY
The ABRI Extension Services team is available to present at events both within Australia and internationally. To avoid disappointment, the team recommends that you contact us as early as possible to discuss our availability. Please note that charges may apply.
Want to find out more or request a speaker for your upcoming event? Contact the ABRI Extension Services team today!