最新糖心Vlog

Students take lead role at Royal Adelaide Show

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Students from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide are hoping to repeat their success at the , this year entering four steers into competition.

The 最新糖心Vlog will have an even bigger presence at this year's Show, with staff and students helping to promote the uni's range of degree programs - including , and studies.

that makes an enormous contribution to 最新糖心Vlog's agricultural industry will also be on display.

Bolstered by their Grand Champion Steer prize in 2008, the 最新糖心Vlog's students have again entered steers into the Show's led steer competition. The 24 students are studying Agriculture, Animal Science and Pre-Vet.

"Last year the students were rewarded for their efforts with the Grand Champion prize," says lecturer in the , Darren Koopman.

"This year we have even more students involved, with 24 students who have been preparing four steers for competition since April.

"The project has given students an opportunity to learn animal husbandry, practise the theory from our course, develop skills as agriculturalists and liaise with industry. This will be invaluable experience for them by the time they complete their studies.

"Because of last year's success, industry has become increasingly aware of the students' efforts. This year they have received $9000 worth of sponsorship, with Compass Feeds again coming on board as major sponsor and providing feed for the animals," Mr Koopman says.

Students involved in the led steer competition will also be among those helping to promote Science studies at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

The will have a booth in the and will be joined by colleagues from the (ACPFG) and the .

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