RABDF & NMR invite you to visit Geoff Spence, Lowfields Farm, Fullicar Lane, Brompton, Northallerton, for an Open day entitled
"How my team delivers profitability by paying attention to detail"
Winner of the 2009 Gold Cup competition.
Details:
• Miresdale dairy – home of the pedigree Miresdale herd
• 200 acres and 370 Holstein cows farmed in family partnership
• Team work, training, motivation and communication between staff and consultants is key to the business
• Extensive herd health planning integral to the farm’s success
• 32/32 50° herringbone parlour milking twice a day
• Average 10,250kg of milk, 4.00% fat and 3.20% protein
• SCC average 130,000 – 150,000 cells/ml, with a calving interval of 388 and a replacement rate of 15%
• All year round calving, milk sold through Arla on an Asda contract
Programme:
10.30 Tea and Coffee on arrival
11.00 Welcome – Nick Everington, Chief Executive, RABDF
11.05 Mark Glover, Kebir House Veterinary Surgery
11.20 Paul Dennison, Strutt & Parker
11.35 Steve Allen & Dr Michael Marsden, KW Alternative Feeds
11.50 PCR Testing – Hannah Pearce, NMR
12.05 Q & A Session - David Cotton, Chairman, RABDF
- Geoff Spence, Lowfields Farm
12.30 Opportunity to view Miresdale dairy unit and talk to farm’s suppliers
13.00 Lunch
15.00 Depart
If you are interested in attending this event please register your place with RABDF by phoning 0845 4582711 or email carolinehadley@rabdf.co.uk. Further details and directions will then be sent to you.
Event sponsored by:
KW Alternative Feeds