The 2020 BCAC has been cancelled. Please keep checking webpage for updates with information for 2021.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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OVERVIEW
The Beef Cattle Assessment Course is being held from Monday 28th September to Wednesday 30th September, 2020. The course takes place at CB Alexander Agricultural College, 15kms North East of Maitland on the Dungog road, NSW. A full map and details of what to bring will be forwarded to you on receipt of your entry form.
Day 1 |
3.30pm |
Registration |
Day 2 |
7.00am |
BREAKFAST |
Day 3 |
7.00am |
BREAKFAST |
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5.00pm |
Cattle markets and their requirements |
8.00am |
Identifying muscle & fat in cattle |
7.45am |
Structure |
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5.45pm |
Producing for different markets |
9.00am |
Demonstration of evaluation of cattle |
8.30am |
Female selection |
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6.00pm |
DINNER |
10.00am |
MORNING TEA |
8.45am |
Assessing female groups |
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6.45pm |
Growth & development |
11.00am |
Judging demonstration groups |
10.00am |
MORNING TEA |
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12.00pm |
LUNCH |
10.15am |
Bull selection |
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1.00pm |
Judging competition groups |
10.30am |
Bull demonstration group |
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1.30pm |
Judges comments on cattle |
11.00am |
Bull competition groups |
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2.15pm |
Judging competition groups |
12.00pm |
LUNCH |
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3.00pm |
AFTERNOON TEA |
1.00pm |
Assessing bull groups |
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3.30pm |
Judging comments and judging exercises |
1.30pm |
Judging bull groups |
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6.00pm |
DINNER |
2.30pm |
Performance class |
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6.45pm |
Using performance figures in cattle selection |
3.00pm |
Heifer culling class |
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7.45pm |
Plenary session |
3.30pm |
AFTERNOON TEA |
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4.00pm |
Oral comments on bull class Tea |
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4.30pm |
Presentation and evaluation |
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5.00pm |
Close and depart |
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like further information please contact Leanne Stuart on: