It will be held on March 12 and 13 at Bendigo, and a generous early bird discount is currently on offer.
Held every two years, the Herd ’25 conference addresses topics through speakers who are leaders in their field, including scientists, farmers and service providers.
The 2025 program has a strong future-ready theme, with a particular focus on the application of data technologies in herd improvement.
James Buzzard from Microsoft Australia/NZ will update the audience on the latest uses of artificial intelligence in agriculture; Todd Janzen from Schroeder Ag Law will share the US experience of the legal issues associated with agricultural data collection; and Dr Jeff Bewley from Holstein USA will discuss the challenges and opportunities in making farm technology work — from innovation to implementation.
The program also includes leading Australian presenters. Professor Ian Lean will share recent findings from research into beef from dairy; and the latest drivers of current and future market pricing will be discussed by Jo Bills of Ever Ag Insights.
The conference will open with Strategies for a happier, healthier you, presented by Michael Williams from Fat Farmers and Jacqui Suares, a Holstein Australia member.
DataGene CEO Matt Shaffer said Herd ’25 conference offers a rare opportunity for people working in dairy herd improvement to get together and share ideas.
“The sense of community and connections forged at this event are just as valuable as the presentations,” he said.
Herd ’25 is a joint initiative between DataGene, Dairy Australia, Holstein Australia and the National Herd Improvement Association.
Early bird bookings close on January 31. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1315268
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