B+LNZ Genetics is excited to announce a full-day forum in 2025 for beef breeders, followed by a sit-down dinner and an evening of socialising.
This is an opportunity to get together with fellow stud breeders to discuss key issues, challenges and opportunities for you, your bull buying clients and the advancement of the New Zealand beef industry.
Forum programme
Below is a summary of topics to be covered at the forum. View a detailed description of the programme here (PDF, 192KB).
- 8:15am: Welcome (Forum opens)
- An introduction to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s new CEO
- An update on B+LNZ Genetics’ beef programme
- Reducing methane, improving feed efficiency: insights from research trials
- Developing NZ-specific selection indexes
- Introducing nProve for Beef
- Hands-on with nProve - interactive workshops
- Exploring innovation in beef genetics - breakout sessions
- Keynote: Simon Kenny - Head of Impact and Communications, McDonald’s NZ. keynote speaker sponsored by NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
- Followed by NZRSB meeting (open invitation to all delegates)
5pm: Forum closes
6pm: Drinks dinner at Addington Events Centre. The evening dinner menu celebrating beef will be designed by B+LNZ Platinum Ambassador Chef Darren Wright.
Registration
Registrations for the forum will be managed online. Tickets are $100 +GST per person for those attending the forum and evening dinner, or $70 +GST for those attending the forum only. Register via the button below.
If you have any questions, please email info@blnzgenetics.com