Friday, August 25, 2023

Gathering at 10:45-11:00 a.m. in Topi farm in Pärnumaa

11.00-11.15 introduction to the day (Andres Vaan, Topi Mõis)

11.15-12.45 Work practices of a beef cattle breeding specialist in Sweden (Jenny Hansson, Swedish Breeding Association Växa)

– How to advise breeders and cooperate with farms

– How to use all breeding tools in practice and see the benefit to do so

– Swedish experience in using EvaLim tests

Andres Vaan, manager of Topi farm

12.45-13.30 lunch break

13.30-15.30 Visiting and introduction to the herd.

– Practical example of farm visit structure and farmer consultation (Jenny Hansson and Andres Vaan)

Aldo Vaan, founder of Topi farm