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Introducing Office Personnel and their responsibilities
Introducing Office Personnel and their responsibilities

Activity – February 2024
An information and training day with a Junior Inspection course was held on 29 February 2024 at Amersfoort, Mpumalanga.

Activity – March 2024
Fritz Bezuidenhout is doing a friendly farm visit drive through the Eastern Cape between 10-15 March 2024 for informal visits.

Important Information
Important information

LRF Stockman School – Profit Drivers in Bull Selection
The Annual LRF Stockman School took place once again at Aldam from October 11th to October 13th, 2023.

LRF Prize giving dinner
On the evening of October 12th, 2023, the LRF hosted its prestigious award ceremony, a momentous occasion where recognition is bestowed upon farmers who exemplify successful farming through the integration of scientific principles.

LRF Ovarian Scanning and Selection Index Workshop
The LRF recently organized a comprehensive and enlightening two-day experience, the Ovarian Scanning and Selection Index Workshop, held at the ARC Irene.

Online Short Courses from the LRF
As part of their ongoing commitment to advancing farmer education, the LRF is hosting a series of free online courses.

Nampo ALFA
The NAMPO ALFA Livestock, Hunting, and Outdoor Expo took place at NAMPO Park just outside Bothaville from October 12 to October 14, 2023.

Ms Elandri de Bruyn leaves the Society
During the Annual General Meeting held on September 6, 2023, it was announced that our Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Elandri de Bruyn, will be departing from the Wagyu Society
Wagyu Bootcamp

How to complete weights & scanning form
The Weights & Scanning form is used to record the weights of animals from your herd (Herdbook register & CWB register).

How to complete the cancelation form
The Cancellation form is used to remove animals from your Herdbook or CWB register. This
is done to indicate that an animal has left the herd. There are various reasons including
animals that were sold, culled from the herd, stolen, accidentally died, and slaughtered.

How to complete the Transfer template
The Transfer template is used to transfer an animal. A transfer occurs when an animal is moved from one entity to the next.

How to complete the DNA Producer submission780 form
The DNA Producer Submission 780 form is used to detail the DNA request to the laboratory. This form should be accompanied by the signed Lab request form of the specific laboratory to be used. As well as the birth notification form.

How to complete the birth notification form
The birth notification form is used to record calves born on the farm. As well as the first nominations for the calf’s sire & dam. On this form the linkage between calf ID and RFID (for traceability) is made.
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