Leading US veterinarian to tour Australia showcasing the latest research in cattle-related trace mineral science.
Announcement posted by Virbac Australia Pty Ltd 25 Aug 2016
One of the USA’s leading technical services veterinarians, Dr Bob Gentry is about to tour Australia, highlighting the benefits of trace minerals in beef and dairy production.
Dr Gentry, who works at Multimin USA Inc, will be travelling from Monday, 29th August to Friday 9th September as a guest of Virbac Australia. He’ll meet with rural merchandisers, local cattle veterinarians, scientists, as well as beef and dairy producers around Australia, in a series of talks that will take him across five different states.
Trace minerals are essential for strong growth and optimal production in beef and dairy cattle, by regulating hundreds of bodily processes.
Dr Gentry will present the latest in trace mineral science, the differences between injectable and oral trace minerals, the impact on cattle health, fertility, immunity and vaccine function, and the potential impact on profitability.
Dr Jerry Liu, Livestock Nutrition Specialist for Virbac Australia, says “we are excited to be hosting Dr Gentry, who’ll present cutting edge, world class information to Australian rural merchandisers and beef and dairy producers.”
Dr Gentry has over 35 years of experience as a professional vet, with a specific focus on beef cattle production, nutrition and reproduction.
“For beef and dairy producers, the chance to learn the latest in trace mineral science from a global expert is truly unique,” concludes Dr Liu.
Virbac Australia welcomes the media to interview Dr Gentry during his visit, as well as attend any of the local events.
Media Opportunity
Contact: Adam Arndell, C7EVEN Communications, 0403 372 889 / 02 6766 4513
Dr Bob Gentry:
Dr Bob Gentry earned his DVM from Kansas State University in 1981. In 1996 he obtained a Certificate in Beef Cattle Production from the University of Nebraska. In 2009 he was awarded a President’s Award from the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr Gentry spent 31 years in mixed-animal practice, predominantly working with beef cattle. Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim in 2012, he worked as a faculty member at the University of Nebraska, lecturing on Beef Cattle Production medicine. Dr Gentry joined Multimin in 2014. His professional areas of interest are beef cattle production, nutrition and reproduction.
Virbac Australia:
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd is a specialist animal health company, with its core business in sheep and cattle products, veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, a wide range of petcare products for dogs and cats, plus a broad range of products for horses.
Virbac Australia’s 2015 sales turnover was more than A$120 million. In Australia, Virbac employs around 260 personnel, all of whom are passionate about animal health.
Virbac offers an injectable product called Multimin, designed to top-up important trace minerals (manganese, zinc, selenium and copper) in beef and dairy cattle.
The focus of trace mineral supplementation has developed to beyond merely correcting deficiency symptoms. Strategic mineral supplementation is aimed at the optimisation of reproductive performance, immune function and growth, resulting in significant improvements in productivity and subsequently profitability.
Further information on Multimin can be found here.
Dr Gentry, who works at Multimin USA Inc, will be travelling from Monday, 29th August to Friday 9th September as a guest of Virbac Australia. He’ll meet with rural merchandisers, local cattle veterinarians, scientists, as well as beef and dairy producers around Australia, in a series of talks that will take him across five different states.
Trace minerals are essential for strong growth and optimal production in beef and dairy cattle, by regulating hundreds of bodily processes.
Dr Gentry will present the latest in trace mineral science, the differences between injectable and oral trace minerals, the impact on cattle health, fertility, immunity and vaccine function, and the potential impact on profitability.
Dr Jerry Liu, Livestock Nutrition Specialist for Virbac Australia, says “we are excited to be hosting Dr Gentry, who’ll present cutting edge, world class information to Australian rural merchandisers and beef and dairy producers.”
Dr Gentry has over 35 years of experience as a professional vet, with a specific focus on beef cattle production, nutrition and reproduction.
“For beef and dairy producers, the chance to learn the latest in trace mineral science from a global expert is truly unique,” concludes Dr Liu.
Virbac Australia welcomes the media to interview Dr Gentry during his visit, as well as attend any of the local events.
| State | Date | Time | Town | Where |
| NSW | Monday 29th August | 9.00am – 11.00am | Holbrook | Holbook Library Complex 39 Young Street Holbrook NSW 2644 |
| SA | Monday 29th August | 6.00pm – 8.30pm | Mount Gambier | Commodore on the Park Cnr Jubillee Highway & Penola Road Mount Gambier SA 5290 |
| SA | Tuesday 30th August | 7.00am – 9.00am | Mount Gambier | Commodore on the Park Cnr Jubillee Highway & Penola Road Mount Gambier SA 5290 |
| SA | Tuesday 30th August | 12.30pm – 3.00pm | Willalooka | Willalooka Tavern Riddoch Hwy Willalooka SA 5267 |
| WA | Wednesday 31st August | 2.30pm – 3.30pm | Bellvue | The Farm Shop (CRT) Clayton Street Bellvue WA 6056 |
| WA | Thursday 1st September | 11.00am – 2.00pm | Bunbury | Farm West Discovery 2016 Lighthouse Beach Resort Bunbury WA 6230 |
| VIC | Friday 2nd September | 8.00am – 9.00am | Pakenham | Elders Pakenham Cnr Livestock Way & Koo Wee Rup Road Pakenham VIC 3810 |
| VIC | Friday 2nd September | 10.00am – 1.00pm | Wonthaggi | ‘Kent Family Farm’ 289 Mill Road Woolamai VIC 3995 |
| VIC | Friday 2nd September | 2.00pm – 3.15pm | Leongatha | Leongatha RSL Cnr Smith Street & Michael Place Leongatha VIC 3953 |
| QLD | Monday 5th September | 10.00am – 12.30pm | Rockhampton | Park Avenue Hotel Cnr Haynes & Main St North Rockhampton QLD 4701 |
| QLD | Monday 5th September | 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Killarney | Tannymoral Bowles Club 25 Oak St Tannymorel QLD 4372 |
| QLD | Tuesday 6th September | 7.30am – 9.30am | Toowoomba | The Toowoomba Motel 2 Burnage St Toowoomba QLD |
| NSW | Tuesday 6th September | 12.30pm – 2.00pm | Glen Innes | Glen Innes Services Club 120 Grey Street Glen Innes NSW 2370 |
| NSW | Tuesday 6th September | 3.30pm – 5.00pm | Guyra | Rafters Restaurant 87 Malpas Street Guyra NSW 2365 |
| NSW | Tuesday 5th September | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Armidale | St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street Armidale NSW 2350 |
| NSW | Wednesday 7th September | 7.00am – 9.00am | Walcha | Walcha Vet Supplies Aberbaldie Road Walcha NSW 2354 |
| NSW | Wednesday 7th September | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Tamworth | Frog & Toad Function Centre 238 Goonoo Goonoo Road South Tamworth NSW 2340 |
| NSW | Wednesday 7th September | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Dubbo | Cattleman's Country Motor Inn Whylandra Street Dubbo NSW 2830 |
| NSW | Thursday 8th September | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Orange | Duntryleague Golf Club Woodward Street Orange NSW 2380 |
| NSW | Thursday 8th September | 6.00pm – 9.00pm | Goulburn | Astor Hotel 93 Auburn St Goulburn NSW 2580 |
| NSW | Friday 9th September | 7.00am – 9.00am | Goulburn | [Tentative] Astor Hotel 93 Auburn St Goulburn NSW 2580 |
| NSW | Friday 9th September | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Camden | Scibus 2 Broughton St Camden NSW 2570 |
Media Opportunity
- Interview opportunity with Dr Bob Gentry, Technical Services Veterinarian, Multimin USA Inc
- Interview opportunity with Dr Jerry Liu, Livestock Nutrition Specialist, Virbac Australia
- Interview opportunity with Dr Susan Swaney, Livestock Technical Veterinarian, Virbac Australia (VIC, SA, & WA events)
- Interview opportunity with Dr Matthew Ball, Technical Services Manager, Virbac Australia (QLD & NSW events)
Contact: Adam Arndell, C7EVEN Communications, 0403 372 889 / 02 6766 4513
Dr Bob Gentry:
Dr Bob Gentry earned his DVM from Kansas State University in 1981. In 1996 he obtained a Certificate in Beef Cattle Production from the University of Nebraska. In 2009 he was awarded a President’s Award from the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association. Dr Gentry spent 31 years in mixed-animal practice, predominantly working with beef cattle. Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim in 2012, he worked as a faculty member at the University of Nebraska, lecturing on Beef Cattle Production medicine. Dr Gentry joined Multimin in 2014. His professional areas of interest are beef cattle production, nutrition and reproduction.
Virbac Australia:
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd is a specialist animal health company, with its core business in sheep and cattle products, veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, a wide range of petcare products for dogs and cats, plus a broad range of products for horses.
Virbac Australia’s 2015 sales turnover was more than A$120 million. In Australia, Virbac employs around 260 personnel, all of whom are passionate about animal health.
Virbac offers an injectable product called Multimin, designed to top-up important trace minerals (manganese, zinc, selenium and copper) in beef and dairy cattle.
The focus of trace mineral supplementation has developed to beyond merely correcting deficiency symptoms. Strategic mineral supplementation is aimed at the optimisation of reproductive performance, immune function and growth, resulting in significant improvements in productivity and subsequently profitability.
Further information on Multimin can be found here.