Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board

Symposium and Annual General Meeting   

Friday January 10^th & Saturday January 11^th, 2025

Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon SK  

Friday January 10, 2025

12:30 – 1:00   SSDB AGM and Symposium registration

1:00 – 1:05     Welcome

1:05 – 2:00     “Defining Optimal Levels of Reproduction Performance for Different Sheep Production Systems and how to get there Genetically” Dr. Tom Murphy Research Geneticist at the USDA, ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Nebraska.

2:10 – 3:00     “Water Quality and Sheep, What We Need to Know” Jordon Johnson MSc. Ag University of Saskatchewan

3:00 – 3:20     Refreshment Break

3:20 – 4:10     “Lamb Birthweight and the Impact on Health and Performance”  Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed

4:10 – 5:20     “Adding Value to My Sheep Operation” Producer Testimonials and Q&A

5:30 – 6:15     Producer Networking & Cocktails – Cash Bar

6:15                Banquet

Saturday January 11, 2025

8:30 – 9:00     Producer Networking and Refreshments

9:00 – 9:50     “Production Impacts of Udder Diseases and Strategies” Dr. Tom Murphy

9:50 – 10:20   Ag Social by Wow Factor Media

10:25-10:40  “Targeted Grazing Accreditation Program” Marisa Schuebel – Lakeland College

10:40-11:00   Refreshment Break

11:00-12:15   SSDB Annual General Meeting

12:15 – 1:00   Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:45    “Common Causes of Death in Lambs and Preventive Management Techniques” Dr. Chris Clark Western College of Veterinary Medicine

1:45 – 2:30     “Genetic Components of Feed Intake, Growth and Carcass Composition” Dr. Tom Murphy

2:30 – 2:50    Refreshment Break

2:50 – 3:30     SSDB 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Presentation

3:30 – 4:00     Open Q&A

4:00                Wrap – Up – Dismissal

$336/Couple (Inc. GST) (Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions, & banquet)

$194.25/Single (Inc. GST) (Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions, & banquet)

$120.75/Single Day/Person (Inc. GST) (Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, & educational sessions)

$47.25/Person (Inc. GST) (Banquet Only)

Please register no later than January 7, 2025 by phoning the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board at (306) 933-5200. A block of rooms at the Saskatoon Inn has been reserved at a rate of $149 plus tax.