Stock Sense Livestock Management Workshop | Mornington Peninsula

Christine is a hobby farm tailored advisor who is a third-generation hobby farmer based in Hastings. She actively manages 50 acres of livestock including dairy goats, Dorper sheep and beef cattle with her father. She completed a Diploma in Agriculture to further her own knowledge and has since helped many new hobby farmers to improve the land they live on!

Christine will be speaking on risks and opportunities across key management areas of your farm. She will present how to assess your stock and land capability, the right infrastructure for livestock and soil testing for pasture and feed.

Mike graduated from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga in 2021. Originally from NSW, he made the move down south to the beautiful Gippsland region chasing dairy cattle work and to learn from the best! Mike loves all areas of rural mixed practice, with a keen interest in cattle medicine, surgery and obstetrics. He is passionate about providing the best of care for all creatures.

Mike will speak on how to manage your livestock health and wellbeing. He will present on diagnosing common livestock diseases, appropriate drenches, vaccinations and worming regimes, and the importance of quarantine of incoming stock to prevent disease spread.