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11th Saturday – 12th Sunday February 2023 Comet Showgrounds in Central Queensland
An interactive, information packed event filled with experts, networking and experienced goat producers!
We have been lucky enough to secure Dr Joan Lloyd, an internationally recognised expert in the field of veterinary medicine involving goats and sheep.
The weekend includes free camping at the Comet Showgrounds. Catering & Bar will be run by Comet.
Meals with goat on the menu will be available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a cost of $15 for dinner and between $6 – $10 for breakfast.
Producers are invited to bring a small selection of their goats along to be included in the goat classification workshop. (Please let the organisers know so we have pens available)
When: 11 Saturday – 12 Sunday February 2023.
Midday start Saturday, Midday finish Sunday
Where: Comet Showgrounds in Central Queensland
Cost: Cost for 1 day $50, Cost for 2 days $80, Whole family $100 for the 2 days
RSVP: Wednesday 1 st February 2023
qldgoatgroup@gmail.com
Kylie Leahy 0437 881 246
Glenda Henry 0428 774 687
Educators
Dr Joan Lloyd – Joan Lloyd Consulting – Herd Health & Biosecurity
Saba Sinai – CQU – Farm Safety
Celia Burnett – Smith (Founding Importer of Boer Goats Australia) – Goat Classification
A Good Productive Animal
Karen Coghill – Qld Dairy Goat Assoc – Milking, Udders & Kidding, what to look for in a milking goat.
Collin Valler – Hoof care
Kylie Leahy – Mount Roy Stud – Parasite Management
Kira McKee – Moving Goats and Ticks, your responsibilities
Fitzroy Basin Association – GRASS Programme & poisonous weeds
Qld Goat Producers Inc. qldgoatgroup@gmail.com 15 McCosker St Emerald Qld 4720
Would you like to get involved in the TNQ Hub? Do you have an upcoming event that you’d like us to attend? We’d love to hear from you! Please email tnqhub@jcu.edu.au
