Murdoch University Livestock Interest Group

16/10/2026

Equine Experience
Opportunity

FOR DVM & ANS STUDENTS

We are searching for students to assist with the cross country ‘cool down’ at the Swan River 3 Day Horse Trials

When: Saturday 24th October 2026
time est. 8:00am – approx. 2:00pm

Where: Capel Regional Equestrian Park
Lot 5602 Capel Tutunup Road

What: TPR of horses coming off the course.
Students will need to bring a stethoscope & thermometer

Please email Dr James Meyer to apply
[email protected]

15/10/2026

Ever wanted to be part of the committee that makes our amazing seminars and workshops happen?? 🐴

Come down to LIG's annual group meeting to register your interest in being part of the committee next year❗️🐮

Click the link below for more information !!

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FhxuohHJaygDWS3Fy5%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR4aujI5yir66pAAI-9gWoz8rTsxyVREJ-rOUeYk9Ra7uuhKxN3AKE1WL77mqg_aem_km4aktmFeTfDeIDTH9b2ng&h=AUDAeUvrii3Eujv651kBJOKi8acpPUju21nsXBlbXOrhfZkRnatVn85S147NSpOEN_MaF3ZfIF9X7ntL0TbjAW90WY7vX6yXDNuvIMjJ976M8dl8Yx1_lWqI0RJycy8&s=1

02/09/2026

Hey doggy lovers🐶,

Guess what!! CIG and LIG have joined forces to give you a seminar led by our very own Lynlea P***k, who regularly takes part in sheep dog training, and Jenny Whitelock, who is a dog trainer at a national level. They’ll delve into everything that goes into training sheep/cattle dogs.

Date and Time⏰:8th September 2026, 5pm
Location📍: 4th Year lecture theatre, 260.2.008

Food and drinks will be provided in the common room after the talk🍕.

Please fill out the Google Form to RSVP (also linked in our bio):
https://forms.gle/QRnSDrJNfeHmC4h69

See you all there!!🐾🐾

The CIG and LIG Team🐶🐮

24/08/2026

Come join us as Darren Rutley, the WA/NT State manager for Prime Animal Health, speaks about his project with Dr Enoch Bergman on trace element supplementation in cattle.

Darren will dive into the factors that may contribute to trace element deficiencies in cattle and discuss strategies to prevent them, with particular focus on the important roles of selenium, cobalt and copper in maintaining ruminant health and touching on identifying how modern farming practices and the challenging soil profiles found across Western Australia can influence trace element availability and uptake in cattle 🐮

🗓️ Wednesday the 26th of August (THIS WEDNESDAY!)
📍 Fourth Year Lecture theatre (260.2.008)
🕡 5:00 pm for dinner for a 5:30 pm start

Attendance is free for all! But please sign up using the link below so we can organise food. 🍕

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=72745

Can't wait to see everyone there

-LIG Committee

08/08/2026

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!! 🤩🤩

❗️Get ready for LIG's highly anticipated event of the year❗️

Rural Practice Weekend will be held on the 21st and 22nd of August this year!

The Friday night seminars are FREE for everyone!

Though attendance to the Saturday workshops is ticketed with a limited amount of 40 tickets available. Tickets sell out fast so make sure you grab yours quick!

$10 for LIG members
$15 for non-LIG members

Tickets will be released Friday the 7th (TOMORROW!) at 7pm, so get in quick.

Our topics for the weekend are as follows

🐴 Equine Dentistry taught by Dr James Meyer
🐮 Bovine Dystocia taught by Dr Scott Jackson
🐷 Porcine Captive Bolt application taught by Dr Kate Savage
🐏 Multiple Species HPAI Biosecurity on farm and in clinic taught by Dr Nicole Sia

This is awesome opportunity to gain some hands on practical skills outside of uni classes and meet some professionals in their fields.

More details will be released as we get closer to the date

We are super excited to see everyone there

-LIG Committee

Reminder
🎟️ Tickets open tomorrow (7th August) from
7 pm !!

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=64200

06/08/2026

❗️Get ready for LIG's highly anticipated event of the year❗️

Rural Practice Weekend will be held on the 21st and 22nd of August this year!

The Friday night seminars are FREE for everyone!

Though attendance to the Saturday workshops is ticketed with a limited amount of 40 tickets available. Tickets sell out fast so make sure you grab yours quick!

$10 for LIG members
$15 for non-LIG members

Tickets will be released Friday the 7th (TOMORROW!) at 7pm, so get in quick.

Our topics for the weekend are as follows

🐴 Equine Dentistry taught by Dr James Meyer
🐮 Bovine Dystocia taught by Dr Scott Jackson
🐷 Porcine Captive Bolt application taught by Dr Kate Savage
🐏 Multiple Species HPAI Biosecurity on farm and in clinic taught by Dr Nicole Sia

This is awesome opportunity to gain some hands on practical skills outside of uni classes and meet some professionals in their fields.

More details will be released as we get closer to the date

We are super excited to see everyone there

-LIG Committee

Reminder
🎟️ Tickets open tomorrow (7th August) from
7 pm !!

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=64200

19/06/2026

New Job opportunity 🫵

✨Veterinary Field Officer intern ✨

Click the link below for more information

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and envir...

21/05/2026

TICKETS BELOW !!

https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=56322&fbclid=IwdGRjcAR7pTlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSwyL9ODFTVsygBwq_IOjkl6NEEKBuuZtaBRnsF4WArjPWHTisBsZMZ0knQg_aem_STDwwlk_v2ldNrobbR7YQw

19/05/2026

CASE STUDY NIGHT 🐮- this Friday 22/5

Join us
this Friday Night as some veterinarians go over the unusual/interesting cases that they've seen in their careers so far.

📍Fourth Year Lecture Theatre (260.2.008)
🗓️ 22nd of May (THIS FRIDAY)
🕡 5:00 pm for food in the common room, 5:30 pm start time

There will be a chance to win Prizes, in the form of chocolates, for everyone who answers questions along the way

Attendance is free for all LIG members
$2 for non-LIG members to help with catering

Buy your tickets now from the link below and don't miss out!

Rubric Club Portal

06/03/2026