Earlier this month the CREAM students hosted their first ever parents/friends open evening, during which the guests were given an insight into the roles and responsibilities of the students within the project.    Each of the students teams (Finance and Promotion; Feeding; Milking and Health; Breeding) gave an update of recent performance.  The evening was a huge success and was rounded of with a light supper with a chance to discuss the evening’s events.

Dr Stephanie Woods, CREAM,  project coordinator, explains how the project works.

Dr’s Michael Mullan and David Mackey and a selection of guests

Mark Beattie (HND 3) delivers a presentation, on behalf of the Feeding Team, detailing the current ration.

William Bolton (BSc 2) updates the guests on the herds current bull selection criteria and genetics.

Denis Nulty (HND 3) and David Reynolds (HND 3) listen intently as recent herd performance is discussed.

Peter Gibson (HND 1) and his guests.

Patrick Lavery (BSc 2) discusses the recent performance of this years heifers with the visitors.

Charlie Kilpatrick (Greenmount Farm Director) and Dr David Mackey (CAFRE dairy technologist) discussed the evening events over a cup of coffee.

A successful evening was rounded off with a light supper and a chance to discuss the evening events.