Feeding the Future: Data-Driven Decisions for Northern Beef Production.
Practical talks, producer case studies, networking opportunities – Calf Alive 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of northern beef.
Producers, researchers, advisors, and industry leaders will share key insights from the Calf Alive project—an ambitious, multi-year initiative focused on improving reproductive performance and calf survival in northern Australian beef herds.
Hear from our international guest, Dr. Alison Meyer from the University of Missouri, Columbia, on the impacts of maternal malnutrition on cow and calf outcomes.
Discover the latest findings on nutrition, management, genetics, and environmental strategies that enhance productivity and resilience in extensive systems.
Highlights include the use of over 1,000 GPS collars to monitor cattle behaviour under environmental stress, and cutting-edge research using nitrogen isotopes in tail hair (δ¹⁵N) to identify more efficient breeders early in life.
Calf Alive 2025 program
- 4 November 2025: 3-5 pm - Welcome event at Longreach Agricultural College
- 5 November 2025: 8 am - 4.30 pm - Calf Alice forum at Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre
- 6 November 2025: 6 am - 4.00 pm - Field trip local property tour
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Calf Alive 2025 Events!
Register now and plan your travel. For more information, visit Calf Alive.org
EVENT CONTACTS
Ms Jackie Kyte, Calf Alive event coordinator, j.kyte@uq.edu.au mobile: 0409 564 729
A/Prof Luis Prada e Silva, The University of Queensland, l.pradaesilva@uq.edu.au mobile: 0421 833 376
Ms Gemma Somerset, The University of Queensland, g.somerset@uq.edu.au mobile: 0429 957021.