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Jersey Australia Media Release - Australian genetics to boom after World Dairy Expo
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17/10/2023 09:00 AM Australian Jersey genetics were highlighted last week at the world’s largest dairy expo with hopes that sales into North America could grow ten-fold. Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said a joint trade site in 2022 had shown the possibilities for Australian Jerseys. “The North American market is a potential 100,000 straw-a-year opportunity for Australian Jerseys but we’re lucky to get 10,000 in there at the moment,” Mr Barrett said. ...
Semen & Embryo Handlers Accreditation Program
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03/10/2023 08:00 AM Semen & Embryo Handlers Accreditation Program NHIA's Gateway to Professional Excellence and Recognition for your skills. Don't miss this opportunity to lead with excellence in semen and embryo handling. Enrol now and be an expert in this area. Why Get the Skills? Know how to expertly handle semen and embryos Get the best knowledge on safety Individuals will be accredited upon a successful pass Member's Centre will be accredited upon a successful pass Expert Instruction...
Upcoming Workshops/Webinars - Register your Interest
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20/09/2023 09:20 AM Register your Interest by clicking on the link below https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H2T9MHP Based on the feedback gathered at NHIA-hosted forums, we recognise the growing interest in specialised workshops and webinars among our members. We invite members to share their preferences on the following topics to determine which ones resonate most: 1. Business Succession Strategies Webinar (2 hours) Succession planning, exit planning, and strategies to elevate your business's...
Health and Safety Month 2023 Regional In-Person Events and Webinars
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05/09/2023 17:00 PM Regional In-Person Events and Webinars NHIA members have enjoyed a number of Worksafe presentations held at our recent forums. As the month of October is fast approaching, it is ‘Health & Safety Month’ at WorkSafe. Worksafe invite you to take note of their upcoming regional events. Multiple regional locations are listed: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/events. If you cannot get there in person, see the Webinars that are also available on the link. Members...
29th Annual AGM Report 2023
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31/08/2023 15:56 PM Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 9th August 2023 The National Herd Improvement Association of Australia (NHIA) Annual General Meeting was held in Shepparton, Victoria and online on Wednesday 9th August under the chairmanship of Mr Anthony Shelly with NHIA 27 members, guests and staff in attendance. The General Meeting approved the financial statements for the fiscal year 2022/23 and reports by the Chairman and CEO, Ms Sara Merkel, outlined the Association’s...
Vale Greg Tiller
Posted By NHIA,
31/08/2023 15:56 PM It is with great sadness we share the passing of industry colleague and friend, Greg Tiller. A familiar and friendly face at NHIA events for many years, most recently at the AGM and member forum in Shepparton earlier this month, Greg gave lifelong service to the dairy cattle breeding industry and was highly respected by all that knew and worked with him. Originally from South Australia, Greg grew up with dairying in his veins. He quickly appreciated that cattle breeding was his passion and...
NHIA Mentoring Program August 2023
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31/08/2023 15:00 PM Following the member Mentorship Training workshop held in Shepparton earlier in August, NHIA is developing an ongoing support program for members undertaking workplace and industry mentor schemes. Made possible with the support of Gardiner Foundation, the workshop was attended by 17 member representatives, a Gardiner Foundation representative and NHIA staff. The highly practical workshop provided an overview of the essential steps required in the design and implement...
Welcome Karen Eastop
Posted By Adam Sawell,
31/08/2023 08:00 AM Members attending this month’s Annual General Meeting will have noticed NHIA’s new recruit, Karen Eastop, working away with Sara Merckel to record the event and assisting with the forum, member dinner and the following day’s mentoring workshop. Based in Wallan, Victoria, Karen’s role covers office and administration management, bookkeeping and assisting with member communication activities. Karen comes to NHIA from the logistics sector, with a skillset that is directly transferable to the...
VIC & TAS DRY ICE UPDATE
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25/08/2023 10:00 AM Update on Dry Ice for VIC and TAS Recently, members have reported challenges with the dry ice supply and this has been due to a CO2 deficit, and BOC was importing CO2. BOC are now pleased to announce Victoria has an adequate supply of CO2 in the tank at their Dandenong Gas & Gear. This allows BOC to now produce dry ice. In the initial stage, BOC will be focusing on producing small volumes of dry ice each day. Contact BOC Gas & Gear Dandenong, (03) 9792 1700 for...
Reminder Deadline for deletion of COVID-19 vaccination information in Victoria
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24/07/2023 14:00 PM Expiry of COVID-19 vaccination information regulations The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations, were automatically revoked on 12 July 2023. Employers who recorded or held COVID-19 vaccination information specifically under these regulations have 30 days to destroy that information. Regulations revoked - What employers need to do The OHS COVID-19 Regulations were automatically revoked on 12 July 2023. Employers are required to...