Thank you to everyone who made our Small Ruminant Seminar a wonderful success!
Approximately 90 producers ranging from large scale operations to smaller scale hobby farms were in attendance, with some traveling from as far away as Cornwall & Niagara.
Speakers for this interesting & informative event included:
Sheep Topics & Speakers:
- Body Condition Scoring - Delma Kennedy - OMAFRA
- Feeding the Ewe in Late Gestation & Lactation - Ashley Ferren, RVT - Sunderland Co-op
- Pasture Management & Electric Fencing - Phil Smith - Breezy Ridge Rideau Sheep
Goat Topics & Speakers:
- Accelerated & Annual Breeding Systems in Goats - Jillian Craig - OMAFRA
- Goat Nutrition & Feeding - Renee Benczik - Wallenstein Feed & Supply
- Common Diseases & Treatment - Dr. Rachel Shanahan - Port Perry Vet Services
Several representatives from industry-leading companies & associations were in attendance as well including:
- Nuhn Forage
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
- Ontario Goat
- Serval Milk Replacer
- Stockman's Choice Probiotics
- Gallagher Fencing
We are already looking forward to our next seminar!