Feeding Lambs for Profit Course
November 15-16, 2024 Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, SK

Co-hosted by:

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture & Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board

Registration is $250 plus GST ($262.50) per person or $400 plus GST ($420.00) for a couple. Registration includes lunch and coffee breaks both days but does not include accommodation.

A non-refundable registration must be paid to reserve your spot.  At the discretion of the SSDB, for extenuating circumstances, a portion or complete refund will apply.
To register please call 306-933-5200 or email [email protected]

A block of rooms at the Saskatoon Inn has been set aside at a rate of $149 a night for either a standard two queen or a standard one king room.
Call the hotel directly to book your room at: 306-242-1440 Opt. 1.

DAY 1

8:00 – 8:30 – Registration

8:30 – 8:45 – SSDB welcome and opening remarks

8:45 – 9:00 – Attendee introductions

9:00 – 10:00 – Feeding Market Lambs vs. Feeding Replacement Stock – Courtney Vriens, MSc. Vriens Nutrition Consulting

10:00 – 10:20 – Break

10:20 – 11:20 – Calculating costs of Production– Kathy Larson, Research Associate, University of Saskatchewan Agricultural and Resource Economics Department

11:20 – 12:15 – Calculating Costs Tool Demonstration, Ewe Planner – Brad Marceniuk, P.Ag.  Provincial Livestock Economist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 – Feedlot Lamb Health Considerations and Prevention – Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed

2:00 – 3:00 – Manure and Deadstock Management – Agriculture Operations Regional Engineer TBD, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

3:00 – 3:20 – Break

3:20 – 4:20 – Feedlot Production Models – Alfonso Osornio Farm Manager West Excelamb Inc.

4:20 – Q & A on todays topics

5:00 – Done for the day

6:00 – Supper on your own – Attendee Networking

Day 2 

8:30 – 9:30 – Feedlot Ration Considerations – Courtney Vriens, MSc. – Vriens Nutrition Consulting

9:30 – 10:30 – Silage Management – Jenifer Heyden, M.Sc., PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

10:30 – 11:00 – Break

11:00 – 12:00 – Marketing Your Lambs – Stephane Beausoleil, General Manager & Cathy Krohn, Livestock & Logistics Coordinator – Westfine Meats Ltd. Innisfail, Alberta

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 – Feedlot Technology, Design and Equipment Requirements- Alfonso Osornio Farm Manager West Excelamb Inc. Lethbridge, Alberta

2:00 – 3:00 – Defining a Properly Finished Lamb – Adriane Good MSc., Pag, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

3:00 – 3:30 – General questions for all presenters

3:30 – Wrap-up and course evaluation survey

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