01/10/2025
π Last chance to register for our Farm Safe & Strong event this Friday in Hamilton, Vic!
Weβre bringing together some of the best in the field to share practical insights and hands-on demonstrations for safer livestock handling. Hear from:
π©Ί Dr Kathryn Robertson (Livestock Vet Services) β A highly respected Western District veterinarian, Kathryn balances her work as a large animal vet with running the family farm of sheep, cattle, and crops. She is passionate about low-stress, safe livestock handling to ensure both animal welfare and worker safety and educates farmers and farm workers on safe techniques for administering animal health treatments. At Farm Safe & Strong, she will showcase cattle crush safety β helping protect vets, farm workers, and producers in the yards.
π Mick Debenham (Safety Management Systems) β With over 30 yearsβ experience in the transport industry, including 25 years as a transport business owner, Mick brings extensive knowledge of compliance and safety in livestock transport. He will be sharing practical tips for safer loading and unloading.
πKelly Barnes (National Centre for Farmer Health) β presenting on needlestick injuries, treatment and prevention
π Agriculture Victoria specialists β demonstrating smarter cattle handling and yard work
β WorkSafe Victoria experts β providing livestock handling and safety insights.
Plus, get a first look at the brand-new cattle yards at RIST - Your Local Agricultural College , purpose-built for safer, smarter livestock handling.
Hands-on, practical, and built for farmers! Donβt miss it β register now: https://farmerhealth.org.au/event/farm-safe-and-strong-practical-tips-for-improving-safety-when-working-with-cattle
πHamilton, Victoria
π Friday 3 October | 9amβ1:30pm (lunch provided)