Join us at The Scottish Government Bull Stud at Knocknagael for a tour of the facility with manager John Cowan.

Bull fertility and management massively impact the productivity and profitability of your suckler herd.

Join us at The Scottish Government Bull Stud at Knocknagael (https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/crofting-cattle-improvement-scheme-bull-hire-scheme/) for a tour of the facility with manager John Cowan and learn more about the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme (bull hire scheme).

Followed by lunch and refreshments at RAVIC and an afternoon session with SAC Senior Beef Specialist Gavin Hill and Beef Consultant Sarah Balfour covering the following:

Beef Market Update

The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 410-day calving interval update

EBV’s

Bull Management

We’ll also be joined by vet Mark Pearson, from Moray Coast Vet Group to discuss Bluetongue including it's impact on fertility and how herds can prepare for the 2027 breeding season.

This meeting is aimed at those using the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme (bull hire scheme) or looking to use the scheme in the future.

Why attend?

Learn more about the Bull Hire Scheme and how it could benefit your herd & business.

Learn about EBV’s and their influence on your herd.

Improve herd productivity and profitability.

Take away simple, practical actions that could improve fertility performance.

The first part of the event will take place at the Scottish Government Bull Stud Knocknagael (what3words: /// history.intersect.albums).

The second part of the event will then take place at RAVIC (what3words: /// motel.manage.trip).

Clean wellies are a must to allow for disinfection at the Bull Stud.

Booking is essential for catering purposes.

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