Livestock & Property Management Essentials

Build your confidence, improve your decision-making, and better manage your livestock enterprise.

Whether you're a small livestock producer, hobby farmer, lifestyle property owner, or new entrant to agriculture, understanding the fundamentals can save you time, money, and costly mistakes.

What You'll Learn

Webinar 1 | 15 July 2026
Animal Husbandry Essentials – Part 1
Getting the basics right for animal health, welfare, performance and safety.
Topics include:
• Vaccination programs
• Drenching strategies
• Animal health monitoring
• Animal welfare requirements
• Herd and flock health planning

Webinar 2 | 29 July 2026
Animal Husbandry Essentials – Part 2
Practical livestock management techniques that improve outcomes and reduce risk.
Topics include:
• Dehorning
• Castration
• Animal handling techniques
• Reducing stress
• Animal welfare considerations
• Facility and equipment requirements

Webinar 3 | 12 August 2026
Animal Nutrition & Feeding
Understanding pasture, supplementation and seasonal feeding decisions.
Topics include:
• Pasture versus supplementation
• Feed budgeting
• Minerals and vitamins
• Seasonal feeding strategies
• Monitoring livestock condition

Webinar 4 | 26 August 2026
Primary Producer vs Hobby Farmer – Tax Essentials
Understanding your obligations and avoiding common mistakes.
Topics include:
• Tax implications
• Record keeping requirements
• GST considerations
• Business structures
• Common pitfalls

Webinar 5 | 9 September 2026
Insurance & Risk Management
Protecting yourself, your assets and your operation.
Topics include:
• Public liability
• Farm insurance
• Livestock cover
• Asset protection
• Managing business risks

Is This Series For You?

This series has been specifically developed for:

✔ Small livestock producers

✔ Hobby farmers

✔ Lifestyle property owners

✔ New and emerging producers

✔ Anyone wanting to improve their livestock management knowledge

👉 You asked for accessible, practical education—and we’re delivering.