Events

Monday 18 August – 

Have questions about rearing healthy, thriving calves? 

Join Dr. Sue McCoard (AgResearch), Mike Shallcrass (Fonterra Veterinary Team), and Carla Rawson (NZAgbiz) for an interactive Ask Us Anything webinar focused on best practice calf rearing. 

Whether you’re wondering about feed types and allowances, transitioning calves onto meal, preventing illness, or managing health challenges on farm, our expert panel is here to help. 

This session is your chance to get practical, science-backed advice and tips to support calf wellbeing and set your herd up for future success. 

Bring your questions and join us live! 

Meet the presenter:

Carla Rawson – National Sales & Marketing Manager, NZAgbiz
Carla is passionate about helping farmers achieve the best outcomes in rearing young animals. She is committed to delivering high-quality products, grounded in best-practice principles, ensuring farmers have access to solutions that drive great results and long-term success. 

Mike Shallcrass – Veterinary Programme Manager, Fonterra
With an extensive background in veterinary science, Mike is passionate about identifying and promoting best farming practices across New Zealand, working closely with Kiwi farmers to ensure sustainable and successful outcomes for their future herds. 

Dr. Sue McCoard – Sensor Scientist, AgResearch
Dr Sue McCoard is a senior scientist for AgResearch who has spent much of her career researching livestock rearing, survival and nutrition, for animals raised for the meat and dairy industries. Sue is passionate about sharing this expertise to empower farmers and drive innovation in animal care and nutrition.