WITH agricultural show season in full swing in some parts of Australia, young livestock competitors at the 582 agricultural shows held across the country each year are being encouraged to complete a free online course in animal welfare and handling standards.
The course is being offered by the peak body for the nation’s agricultural shows, Agricultural Shows Australia.
The courses are designed for young exhibitors and judges of stud and prime cattle, sheep and alpacas, and have been developed in partnership with the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture, Water and…