Expert-led tick and parasite management roadshow to visit Kingaroy during multi-state tour
Announcement posted by Virbac Australia Pty Ltd 31 Jul 2019
Animal health company Virbac is partnering with local beef producer Don McConnel to kick off a week-long Parasite Management Roadshow taking place next week across QLD and Northern NSW.
Designed to highlight sustainable tick and worm management and strategic drenching practices for optimal cattle production, Don McConnel will be joined by veterinarian and Virbac Australia Technical Services Manager Dr Matt Ball to share their expertise with local cattle producers and their advisors.
With a recent MLA research project estimating that cattle ticks cost Australian farmers around $175 million per year in production losses and treatment costs[1], ticks are considered to be the most economically damaging of parasites. Left unchecked, they can significantly reduce cattle live-weight gain and conception rates – making effective parasite management a key component of every successful cattle producer’s animal health program.
The Department of Primary Industry states, it is the most serious external parasite of cattle in Australia. Besides production loss from the cattle tick’s feeding on blood, the parasite transmits tick fever and if uncontrolled, can cause serious loss to the beef industry.
“Our Kingaroy presentation will cover the latest local findings, examine the tick lifecycle and highlight best practice use of drenching products for tick and worming control,” says Don. “We’re really looking forward to sharing our knowledge and helping producers to take the necessary steps to safeguard their livestock.”
“We’re excited to be hosting Don McConnel and Dr Ball,” says Virbac Australia’s Cattle Product Manager Alisha Mitchell. “This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the latest in parasite management from the experts, who’ll be presenting some really helpful information to Australia’s industry professionals and cattle producers. Our aim is for producers to take away from these events practical knowledge, that can be implemented on their property to really help strategically manage both cattle tick, and worms.”
Interested producers are invited to attend the Kingaroy event on Wednesday 7th August. Please see below for further details.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 7 August. Morning tea: 9.30am Seminar: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Pioneer Lodge Motel, 100 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy
RSVP:
To RSVP to the morning tea & seminar/seminar only, please contact Simon Richardson on 0428 983 718 or Alisha Mitchell 0427 20 740 or email alisha.mitchell@virbac.com.au.
Media opportunity:
Virbac Australia welcomes media attendance and interview enquiries with Don McConnel and Dr Ball during their visit.
About the speakers:
Don McConnel
Don operates “Mt Brisbane”, a 4,500-hectare breeding and fattening operation in the Brisbane Valley, West of Brisbane. Don manages the day-to-day running of his family’s Droughtmaster operation and has witnessed first-hand the benefits of Cydectin LA’s longer protection against external parasites like ticks. For him, it means less handling and mustering of stock, and the benefits in terms of increased productivity have been massive.
Dr Matt Ball
Dr Ball has 19 years experience helping cattle farmers in a range of clinical, advisory and research roles. His employment includes jobs in clinical practice, government and industry, and he’s also undertaken postgraduate qualifications in disease surveillance and education. Based on the northern rivers of NSW, Matthew is passionate about helping cattle farmers develop practical and profitable preventative health programs, helping them to understand how medicines work and the scientific differences between animal health products.
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Media Enquiries:
Kate Munsie - C7EVEN COMMUNICATIONS
(02) 6766 4513 / 0421 935 843
kate.munsie@c7even.com.au
Adam Arndell - C7EVEN COMMUNICATIONS
(02) 6766 4513 / 0403 372 889
adam.arndell@c7even.com.au
Photo captions:
Designed to highlight sustainable tick and worm management and strategic drenching practices for optimal cattle production, Don McConnel will be joined by veterinarian and Virbac Australia Technical Services Manager Dr Matt Ball to share their expertise with local cattle producers and their advisors.
With a recent MLA research project estimating that cattle ticks cost Australian farmers around $175 million per year in production losses and treatment costs[1], ticks are considered to be the most economically damaging of parasites. Left unchecked, they can significantly reduce cattle live-weight gain and conception rates – making effective parasite management a key component of every successful cattle producer’s animal health program.
The Department of Primary Industry states, it is the most serious external parasite of cattle in Australia. Besides production loss from the cattle tick’s feeding on blood, the parasite transmits tick fever and if uncontrolled, can cause serious loss to the beef industry.
- Tick fever, often referred to as ‘Redwater’, is a potentially fatal disease affecting cattle. The disease is spread by cattle tick, and causes haemolytic anaemia, fever, and weakness, followed by nervous signs, before coma and death[2].
“Our Kingaroy presentation will cover the latest local findings, examine the tick lifecycle and highlight best practice use of drenching products for tick and worming control,” says Don. “We’re really looking forward to sharing our knowledge and helping producers to take the necessary steps to safeguard their livestock.”
“We’re excited to be hosting Don McConnel and Dr Ball,” says Virbac Australia’s Cattle Product Manager Alisha Mitchell. “This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the latest in parasite management from the experts, who’ll be presenting some really helpful information to Australia’s industry professionals and cattle producers. Our aim is for producers to take away from these events practical knowledge, that can be implemented on their property to really help strategically manage both cattle tick, and worms.”
Interested producers are invited to attend the Kingaroy event on Wednesday 7th August. Please see below for further details.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 7 August. Morning tea: 9.30am Seminar: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Pioneer Lodge Motel, 100 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy
RSVP:
To RSVP to the morning tea & seminar/seminar only, please contact Simon Richardson on 0428 983 718 or Alisha Mitchell 0427 20 740 or email alisha.mitchell@virbac.com.au.
Media opportunity:
Virbac Australia welcomes media attendance and interview enquiries with Don McConnel and Dr Ball during their visit.
About the speakers:
Don McConnel
Don operates “Mt Brisbane”, a 4,500-hectare breeding and fattening operation in the Brisbane Valley, West of Brisbane. Don manages the day-to-day running of his family’s Droughtmaster operation and has witnessed first-hand the benefits of Cydectin LA’s longer protection against external parasites like ticks. For him, it means less handling and mustering of stock, and the benefits in terms of increased productivity have been massive.
Dr Matt Ball
Dr Ball has 19 years experience helping cattle farmers in a range of clinical, advisory and research roles. His employment includes jobs in clinical practice, government and industry, and he’s also undertaken postgraduate qualifications in disease surveillance and education. Based on the northern rivers of NSW, Matthew is passionate about helping cattle farmers develop practical and profitable preventative health programs, helping them to understand how medicines work and the scientific differences between animal health products.
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Media Enquiries:
Kate Munsie - C7EVEN COMMUNICATIONS
(02) 6766 4513 / 0421 935 843
kate.munsie@c7even.com.au
Adam Arndell - C7EVEN COMMUNICATIONS
(02) 6766 4513 / 0403 372 889
adam.arndell@c7even.com.au
Photo captions:
- Local beef producer Don McConnel
- Virbac Australia Technical Services Manager Dr Matthew Ball