Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board
Symposium and Annual General Meeting
Friday January 10th and Saturday January 11, 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. AAg. 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 11th
8:30 – 9:00 Producer Networking and Refreshments
9:00 – 9:50 “Genetic Improvement and Production Strategies in Sheep” Dr. Tom Murphy
9:55 – 10:40 TBD
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

$336.00/Couple (Inc. GST) – Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions, & banquet.
$194.25/Single (Inc. GST) – Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, educational sessions, & banquet.
$120.70/Single/Day (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 or emailing us at: [email protected]
A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $ 149 plus taxes. Please call 1-306-242-1440 ext. 0 to book your accommodations.