9:00 – 10:15 | Registration and Trade Displays Open – Convention Centre Foyer: Proudly sponsored by: ![]() ![]() |
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9:30 –10:00 | Morning Tea | |||
10:15 – 10:30 | Welcome, Convention Centre – Libby Creek, Angus Australia President | |||
Plenary Session 1, Convention Centre: Proudly sponsored by![]() Chair: Libby Creek |
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10:30-11:10 | Dan Moser – AGI | Developments in Genetic Improvement Technologies in American Angus | ||
11:10–11:50 | Ben Thomas – MLA | Are Current Beef Prices Sustainable: Australian Beef Industry Projections | ||
11:50–12:30 | Tom Maguire-Teys Australia | Knowledge is Power: Improving Communication across the Australian Beef Supply Chain | ||
12:30–13:30 | Lunch and view Trade Displays, Convention Centre Foyer
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Concurrent session A – Genetic Technologies, Convention Centre:
Proudly sponsored by Angus Education Centre
Chair: Lindsay Wolrige |
Concurrent session B – Commercial Supply Chain, Conservatory:
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Chair: Sam Dobson
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13:30–14:00 | Brad Hine – CSIRO | Measuring Immune Competence for Improved Animal Health | Berry Reynolds Mort & Co | The value and development of strong relationships within the supply chain |
14:00–14:30 | Andrew Byrne – Angus Australia | The Next Generation of Angus Genomic Technologies | Greg Farquharson – Bushy Park Angus | Growing an Angus Business |
14:30–15:00 | Susan Bibby – Specialised Breeders Australia | Genetic Selection Technologies in the Poultry Industry | Kev Sullivan – Bell Vet Services | Plan or Perish: The Importance of Pre-feedlot Entry Preparation |
15:00-15:30 | Sophie Edwards – Vetoquinol | Advancements in management of assisted reproduction programs in Angus Cattle | Liz Pearson – Angus Australia | Making the Most of the Meat Market |
15:30-16:15 | Afternoon Tea and view Trade Displays, Convention Centre Foyer: Proudly sponsored by ![]() |
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16:30-17.30 | AGM and Members Forum, Convention Centre | |||
18:30-19:30 | Pre-Dinner Drinks – with musical accompaniment by Ballarat Grammar String Quartet, Convention Centre Foyer: Proudly sponsored by ![]() |
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19:30-late | Gala Dinner, with Entertainment from Richard Vegas and Angus Foundation Auction, Convention Centre. Dress for the gala dinner is semi formal. |
8:00-9:00 | Registration and Trade Displays Open, Convention Centre Foyer | |||
Concurrent session C – Market Technologies, Convention Centre:
Proudly sponsored by Chair: Brad Gilmour |
Concurrent session D – Future Visions, Conservatory:
Proudly sponsored by Chair: Sam White |
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9:00-9:30 | Garry Edwards – AAM Investment Group | The Evolution of Livestock Selling Systems | Drewe Ferguson – CSIRO | Use of Digital Technologies in the Australian Red Meat Industry |
9:30-10:00 | Jon Condon – Beef Central | Digital Disruption and the Social Media Evolution | Ramesh Segaran – Adelaide Uni | Drones – Opportunities and Challenges in Australian Agriculture |
10:00-10:30 | Ben Simpson – OGA | Marketing Angus in the Digital Age | Troy Setter – CPC | Future of Angus Genetics in Northern Australian Beef Production |
10:30-11:00 | Morning Tea and view Trade Displays, Convention Centre Foyer | |||
Plenary Session 2, Convention Centre: Proudly sponsored by Chair: Peter Parnell |
11:00-11:40 | Andrew Howie – MLABeef is Best: Understanding the Nutritional Health Benefits of Beef |
11:40-12:20 | Adam Liaw – Celebrity Chef: Raising the steaks |
12:20-12:30 | Conference close and invitation to stay for lunch – Peter Parnell, Angus Australia |
12:30-13:40 | Lunch and view Trade Display, Convention Centre Foyer
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