This is a two-day course covering the basics of the sheep industry. It is designed for those who are looking at getting into sheep and those who are already in the business on the beginner level.

The cost is $257.25 (inc. GST) per person or $467.25 (inc. GST) for a couple. Registration fee includes lunch both days and a manual, which contains all the power point presentations, information on the sheep industry, and sheep production.

Class size is limited to allow for a good interactive learning experience. The non- refundable registration must be paid to reserve your spot.

The schedule for the course is as follows:
Friday:
8:30 – 9am – Check in
9am – 12pm – Presentations
12 – 12:45pm – Lunch Break
12:45 – 4pm – Presentations

Saturday:
9am – 12pm – Presentations
12 – 12:45pm – Lunch Break
12:45 – 4pm – Presentations

Location: Courtyard by Marriot 333 Aerogreen Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

Please register by phoning the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board at: 306-933-5200 or email: [email protected]

Workshop topics include:

• Industry / Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board Introduction
• Basic Economics
• Marketing
• Purchasing your Flock
• Behavior and Facilities
• Nutrition
• Health Management
• Lambing Management
• Predation
• Shearing and Wool
• Regulations and Programs
• Miscellaneous

In-class videos will be shown to cover the following topics:

• Saskatchewan Sheep Industry Promotional Video
• Castrating
• Checking Teeth
• Condition Scoring
• Drenching
• Ear Tagging
• Finishing Lambs
• Foot Trimming
• Injections
• Lambing